Showing results for variety show. Search instead for Gadget_Show.

variety show

NOUN

show with various acts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cabaret extravaganza

WEAK

revue stage show vaudeville show

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In August 1965, when she was only six years old, Cohen begged her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime and watch Paul McCartney sing “Yesterday” on Sullivan’s popular variety show.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

In 1977, Roy Ayers Ubiquity made its “Soul Train” debut, performing “Sunshine” on the legendary musical variety show, and gaining a new level of exposure for the song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Many were sceptical about whether the 50-year-old US sketch-comedy variety show would translate for a British audience.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

This isn’t just a late-night comedy variety show, and it’s not enough to deem it a major cultural institution, either.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

And of course, The Mike Douglas Show five days a week because Mike Douglas always had Negro performers on his variety show.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia