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spectacle

[spek-tuh-kuhl] / ˈspɛk tə kəl /


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A Knicks game is as much a celebrity spectacle as it is a basketball event.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Fulgurous cinematic spectacle may immerse your attention, but the opera’s essence is transferred from the stage to the pit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Now, with the men’s tournament returning to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years, Rizzo was determined to treat his 8-year-old daughter to the same spectacle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He turns away to escort the chief back to his patrol car, no doubt apologizing for the public spectacle I’ve caused.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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