extravaganza
noun
a musical or dramatic composition or production, as comic opera or musical comedy, marked by a loose structure, a frivolous theme, and elaborate costuming and staging.
extravaganzas
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pluralof extravaganza.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s like a freaky evolution of the human-mishap extravaganzas that progressed from “America’s Funniest Home Videos” to “Jackass” to subreddits like Whatcouldgowrong to viral clips crashing my algorithm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The brand, valued at $1bn, became known for its runway extravaganzas, reminiscent of a modern alternative to the iconic Victoria's Secret shows, but this time with every body type on display.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2025
But it’s worth noting that the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 will hold their football media extravaganzas in July, before the 10 schools are actually members.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024
They’re small, they’re silent — and they’re just for you, an intimate confrontation with extravaganzas meant for millions.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
In fact they cared not at all about the war, about scientific inventions, about the advance of industry, the price of gold, or the latest extravaganzas in the world of fashion.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
