spectacle
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The St James's Spectacle showcased vehicles from the birth of motoring to the most recent hypercars.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
To that end, the Spectacle encourages alienation and fragmentation: ‘the alpha and omega of the spectacle is separation.”
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025
Spectacle, the klieg light of the powerful since before even the ancient Olympics, is still more than capable of blinding us to the dark.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
Now, McLaughlin will lead the field to green as Penske seeks a record-extending 20th win in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
I knew the routine by heart—at this very moment, the tail end of the Grand Spectacle was exiting and Lottie, the aerialist, was ascending her rigging in the center ring.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing spectacle
Party Parlance for Mardi Gras
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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