Synonyms for spectacle
ˈspɛk tə kəlspec·ta·cle

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1. spectaclenoun

   An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.

   Synonyms:
   specs, glasses, eyeglasses

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 3 votes

1. spectacle

   Synonyms:
   sight, exhibition, display, parade, demonstration, picture, scene, representation, gazingstock, show, pageant, flourish

   Antonyms:
   nondemonstration, noncelebration

Princeton's WordNet

1. spectaclenoun

   something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

   "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"

2. spectaclenoun

   an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale

3. spectaclenoun

   a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself

Matched Categories

1. • Blunder
   • Display
   • Sight

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. spectaclenoun

   Synonyms:
   show, exhibition, sight, scene, representation, display, pageant, parade

2. spectaclenoun

   Synonyms:
   curiosity, wonder, marvel, phenomenon

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. spectaclenoun

   Synonyms:
   scene, sight, show, exhibition, pageant

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "spectacle":

   show, sight, entertainment, pageant

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How to use spectacle in a sentence?

1. Liberty Levin:

   This was a sham, this was a scam, this was a spectacle.

2. Jose Carmo:

   The world needs to know – I am here watching this spectacle from a slum right next to where they are opening the Olympics, and my life has not improved at all, it is frustrating to be so close to this spectacle and yet so far away, living in a place were we have no security, not even sewage.

3. The Duchess of Sussex:

   Piers Morgan called the archbishop and Piers Morgan just said, look, this thing, this spectacle is for the world, but Piers Morgan want Piers Morgan union between Piers Morgan, so the vows that Piers Morgan have framed in Piers Morgan room are just the two of us in Piers Morgan backyard with the archbishop of Canterbury.

4. The Nuggets:

   He took over, he’s just a spectacle to watch.

5. Keith Caulfield:

   There are sports fans who aren't watching the Grammys or American Music Awards and are not familiar with artists as a live spectacle, and maybe they would be interested in seeing them after the Super Bowl.