variety show

NOUN

show with various acts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cabaret extravaganza

WEAK

revue stage show vaudeville show

Example Sentences

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In August 1965, when she was only six years old, Cohen begged her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime and watch Paul McCartney sing “Yesterday” on Sullivan’s popular variety show.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

“I used to have a variety show in Washington, and this whole trip has been very healing for me,” Jamie says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

There was also a demonstration of Appalachian clog dancing, watched keenly by the King and Queen, in a kind of impromptu royal variety show.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This isn’t just a late-night comedy variety show, and it’s not enough to deem it a major cultural institution, either.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In East Douglas, Massachusetts, John tuned to NBC’s variety show The Chase and Sanborn Hour and listened for a while.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow