spectacle

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But in doing so, they also delivered exactly what the marchers wanted: more visibility for their spectacle, and a sense of cultural relevance.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The Catholic-majority country's annual spectacle re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ typically draws up to 12,000 local and foreign tourists.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On the evidence of this grim spectacle, the presence of the 32-year-old captain and record goalscorer will be the difference between failure and any chance of English success at this summer's World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The Importance of Being Ernest” and “Alice’s Adventures Underground,” in 2011 and 2016 respectively, proved each funnier and more outrageous musical spectacle than the last.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

As anti-religion as Gramps was, he was all about the spectacle.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour