Spectacle
noun
A visually striking performance or display.
The sunset was a beautiful spectacle.
Often appears as...
- stunning spectacle
- visual spectacle
noun
An event or scene that is watched by many people.
The car crash caused a spectacle on the highway.
Often appears as...
- public spectacle
- make a spectacle
noun
An unusual or notable thing or event.
The royal wedding was quite the spectacle.
Often appears as...
- impressive spectacle
- unusual spectacle
noun
A visually striking performance or display.
The sunset was a beautiful spectacle.
Often appears as...
- stunning spectacle
- visual spectacle
noun
An event or scene that is watched by many people.
The car crash caused a spectacle on the highway.
Often appears as...
- public spectacle
- make a spectacle
noun
An unusual or notable thing or event.
The royal wedding was quite the spectacle.
Often appears as...
- impressive spectacle
- unusual spectacle
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Refers to something that is impressive to see and hard to forget.
The fireworks created a spectacular spectacle which lit up the night sky.
Pro Tip 2/3Planned Occurrence
Often implies a performance or display that has been organized for an audience.
The theatre's rendition of Shakespeare was quite the spectacle.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Usually suggests a sense of wonder or approval.
The parade was a delightful spectacle that fascinated everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Refers to something that is impressive to see and hard to forget.
The fireworks created a spectacular spectacle which lit up the night sky.
Pro Tip 2/3Planned Occurrence
Often implies a performance or display that has been organized for an audience.
The theatre's rendition of Shakespeare was quite the spectacle.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Usually suggests a sense of wonder or approval.
The parade was a delightful spectacle that fascinated everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Refers to something that is impressive to see and hard to forget.
The fireworks created a spectacular spectacle which lit up the night sky.
Pro Tip 2/3Planned Occurrence
Often implies a performance or display that has been organized for an audience.
The theatre's rendition of Shakespeare was quite the spectacle.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Usually suggests a sense of wonder or approval.
The parade was a delightful spectacle that fascinated everyone.
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You owe it to yourself...
a much rarer total solar eclipse is completely different. In a total eclipse, for all of two or three minutes, the moon completely blocks the face of the sun, creating what he described as the most awe-inspiring spectacle in all of nature.
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Ten Million Starlings...
they turn an exact synchrony with their nearest neighbors but the tiniest delay in their reflexes helped create these mesmeric waves in the sky until recently the spectacle could only be seen from the ground
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Making an Artificial Eye...
you're gonna need every day unless of course you make them for a living this medical laboratory has been producing artificial eyes since World War one back then they were known as the army spectacle
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Designing for social...
covering suspended from ropes called a velarium in addition to shielding spectators I imagine it gave them a sense of togetherness of course they were watching violent spectacle and here
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What is the rarest color...
So if you ever stumble onto the iridescent violet wings of a purple emperor butterfly, take a second to appreciate one of nature’s rarest spectacles.
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Deadly Killer Whale...
this is the wildlife spectacle of this part of the world rarely for my crew they're almost speechless apart from johnny on the main camera
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A Collection Of Spring...
alligators to see this spectacle helen needs to encourage some alligators to start dancing and to do this she needs to replicate
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The Planet Earth...
this is one of planet Earth's greatest spectacles it's rarely seen on the scale and it won't last long once the food has
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Swarm Of Locusts DEVOUR...
This is one of planet Earth's greatest spectacles. It's rarely seen on this scale and it won't last long.
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Alligators Showing Off...
To see this spectacle, Helen need to encourage some alligators to start dancing.
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You owe it to yourself...
a much rarer total solar eclipse is completely different. In a total eclipse, for all of two or three minutes, the moon completely blocks the face of the sun, creating what he described as the most awe-inspiring spectacle in all of nature.
Video examples
Ten Million Starlings...
they turn an exact synchrony with their nearest neighbors but the tiniest delay in their reflexes helped create these mesmeric waves in the sky until recently the spectacle could only be seen from the ground
Video examples
Making an Artificial Eye...
you're gonna need every day unless of course you make them for a living this medical laboratory has been producing artificial eyes since World War one back then they were known as the army spectacle
Video examples
Designing for social...
covering suspended from ropes called a velarium in addition to shielding spectators I imagine it gave them a sense of togetherness of course they were watching violent spectacle and here
Video examples
What is the rarest color...
So if you ever stumble onto the iridescent violet wings of a purple emperor butterfly, take a second to appreciate one of nature’s rarest spectacles.
Video examples
Deadly Killer Whale...
this is the wildlife spectacle of this part of the world rarely for my crew they're almost speechless apart from johnny on the main camera
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
alligators to see this spectacle helen needs to encourage some alligators to start dancing and to do this she needs to replicate
Video examples
The Planet Earth...
this is one of planet Earth's greatest spectacles it's rarely seen on the scale and it won't last long once the food has
Video examples
Swarm Of Locusts DEVOUR...
This is one of planet Earth's greatest spectacles. It's rarely seen on this scale and it won't last long.
Video examples
Alligators Showing Off...
To see this spectacle, Helen need to encourage some alligators to start dancing.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Knowing' is one of those movies where you're going to get the spectacle, and you're going to have the entertainment in the grand science fiction tradition. But also, it will perhaps stimulate some discussion to help you sort out on your own where you might choose to go in terms of your own needs. Now, I say that without preaching.
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F. Gary Gray
American Director
When you look at someone good like J.J. Abrams who gives you the spectacle and great action set pieces but also gives you character and great story and plotting and narrative, I think it's my job - and my intention - to do both.
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Guy Debord
French Writer
In societies where modern conditions of production prevail, all of life presents itself as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has moved away into a representation.
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John F. Kennedy
American President
The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.
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Sarah Gadon
Canadian Actress
The kinds of films that I'm used to doing are independent films. They're very small character-driven pieces, and there isn't as much spectacle involved.
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Gavin Hood
South African Director
Ender's Game' has fabulous opportunities for spectacle, where appropriate, but there's also a tremendous central character. It's a balance.
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Rirkrit Tiravanija
Brazilian Artist
I guess I've always been quite interested in the Situationists' ideas about urbanism and spectacle and how we move through life.
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T. E. Hulme
English Critic
Born with blue spectacles, you would think the world was blue and never be conscious of the existence of the distorting glass.
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John Tyler Bonner
American Educator
The sudden appearance of mushrooms after a summer rain is one of the more impressive spectacles of the plant world.
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Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
My world is not spectacle and explosion. It's two people talking.
Quote examples
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Knowing' is one of those movies where you're going to get the spectacle, and you're going to have the entertainment in the grand science fiction tradition. But also, it will perhaps stimulate some discussion to help you sort out on your own where you might choose to go in terms of your own needs. Now, I say that without preaching.
Quote examples
F. Gary Gray
American Director
When you look at someone good like J.J. Abrams who gives you the spectacle and great action set pieces but also gives you character and great story and plotting and narrative, I think it's my job - and my intention - to do both.
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Guy Debord
French Writer
In societies where modern conditions of production prevail, all of life presents itself as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has moved away into a representation.
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John F. Kennedy
American President
The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.
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Sarah Gadon
Canadian Actress
The kinds of films that I'm used to doing are independent films. They're very small character-driven pieces, and there isn't as much spectacle involved.
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Gavin Hood
South African Director
Ender's Game' has fabulous opportunities for spectacle, where appropriate, but there's also a tremendous central character. It's a balance.
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Rirkrit Tiravanija
Brazilian Artist
I guess I've always been quite interested in the Situationists' ideas about urbanism and spectacle and how we move through life.
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T. E. Hulme
English Critic
Born with blue spectacles, you would think the world was blue and never be conscious of the existence of the distorting glass.
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John Tyler Bonner
American Educator
The sudden appearance of mushrooms after a summer rain is one of the more impressive spectacles of the plant world.
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Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
My world is not spectacle and explosion. It's two people talking.
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