Thesaurus results for RAREE-SHOW

raree-show

noun

ˈrer-ē-ˌshō

Definition of raree-show

as in exhibit

an elaborate, visually exciting show or event no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful

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Noun

The exhibit’s lessons in anatomy include explanations of bodily functions and why, for example, one lung is larger than the other in humans.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Emails filed as an exhibit in Doe’s case show that a lawyer representing the Syracuse Police Department suggested that Stengel focus his search on that ZIP code.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Sure, the city has fantastic architecture, world-class restaurants, Broadway spectaculars, and those oh-so-gorgeous hotels.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of spectacular

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On the exhibition side, Digion Cinema will show off an online cinema platform and AR smart glasses built for film viewing.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The vine made its American debut as an exotic plant at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876, where it was displayed as part of the Japanese government’s exhibition and first caught the attention of American gardeners.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibition

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The festering frustrations over Moreno’s meddling and middling tenure as owner were on full display throughout what is now the team’s 11th consecutive losing season.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately for observers at mid-northern latitudes, this display occurs lower in the dusk sky than at any other time in Venus's 8-year cycle of recurring appearances.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of display

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The 18-year-old native from Coffee County, Georgia, became the state's first winner in the national teen pageant and won the cash prize of $25,000.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Judges for this year’s Miss Teen pageant include Kelsey Swanson, who is a current member of the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and joins the judging panel this year.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pageant

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