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spectacle

[spek-tuh-kuhl] / ˈspɛk tə kəl /


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Few public figures generate stronger reactions in New York, and his appearance — as it usually does — adds another layer of politics, spectacle and unpredictability to an event that already feels larger than sports.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But for any American under the age of 30 salivating at the thought of the ecstatic spectacle to come, don’t be fooled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s a spectacle that comes at a challenging moment for Hoover Dam, as experts warn that Lake Mead’s dwindling water levels could threaten the dam’s ability to generate hydropower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Many critiques of the show - accusations of style over substance, glamorising trauma and prioritising spectacle - were there from the very beginning.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Up in heaven one spring morning as he idly watched the earth, Zeus suddenly saw a charming spectacle.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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