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spectacles

noun

plural of spectacle

as in glass

a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision bought a pair of spectacles with nonprescription lenses simply to look more intelligent

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Recent Examples of spectacles But Falcon Heavy is still one of the spectacles that draw crowds for its launch. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 These spectacles drew criticism from animal welfare advocates, who sued the farm. — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 The rumble combines lighting, music and choreography to create one of the show's biggest spectacles. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The popularity of the Honey Deuce is still rising with several signature cocktails associated with the biggest spectacles in sports. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The tough, steely competence of Anne Hathaway—the sense that her characters could shoulder the weight of the world, without complaint and on short notice—has been one of the more welcome recurring spectacles of this moviegoing year. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Built into a natural ravine, the stadium’s site was used for ancient Greek athletic contests and later Roman spectacles before falling into centuries of disuse. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 Over the next decade, the moon’s shadow will sweep across southern Spain, North Africa, Australia, Alaska, Japan and beyond, offering travelers extraordinary opportunities to experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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glass

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In addition to modular dorms, there are many large glass buildings in the Dysonplex (as Allure’s former senior writer Brennan Kilbane dubbed it after his own visit six years ago).

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Twins players have banded together and chosen a glass-is-half-full view all season.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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