spectacle
Example Sentences
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But I defy anyone to name another film this year that balances spectacle and sweeping romance at the blockbuster level as well as Fennell’s film does.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The run-up to the global spectacle has been marked by controversy, including the U.S. denial of participant and fan visas and high ticket prices that have triggered attorney general inquiries in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Still, there’s one on-pitch spectacle they haven’t yet delivered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The spectacle that the twins had invented when they became aware that they were equal was repeated in honor of the new arrival.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Vocabulary lists containing spectacle
Party Parlance for Mardi Gras
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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Chains
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