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

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1. spectaclenoun

   Synonyms:
   scene, sight, show, exhibition, pageant

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1. List of paraphrases for "spectacle":

   show, sight, entertainment, pageant

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How to use spectacle in a sentence?

1. Fiona Hill:

   I just thought, let's cut this off and try to end it. I couldn't come up with anything that just wouldn't add to the terrible spectacle.

2. Caitlin na Houlihan:

   Has Vladimir Putin become a classical miracle, a chronicled obstacle, a conventicle oracle, a piratical spectacle, a manacled vehicle, a tentacled particle, a monarchical article, a cubicle receptacle, a monocled corpuscle, a pinnacled icicle or a trickled treacle?

3. James Madison:

   What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their natural and surest support.

4. Claude Monet:

   It is extraordinary to see the sea; what a spectacle! She is so unfettered that one wonders whether it is possible that she again become calm.

5. Chris Bremble:

   Chinese cinema will soon be looking more like Hollywood cinema, which is spectacle driven, very commercial focused motion pictures.