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But it has devolved into the worst sort of public spectacle; reporters sucking up to politicians and celebrities for greater access — a chance to be part of a crowd they’ll never join.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Would the public spectacle cheapen my private affection for it?
From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2024
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- drama bomb
- train wreck
- cringefest
- main character moment
- hot mess
Possible Antonyms
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- under the radar
- private matter
- kept on the down-low
- nothing to see here
- low-key event
