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Extravaganza

n.joyful, energeticplayful

What it means

An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or celebration.

Reach for it when describing a large show whose scale and variety are part of the appeal

The anniversary extravaganza combined lanterns, choirs, and aerial dance.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    blowout

    when a very large informal party is meant

    not when Blowout is casual and can suggest excess, spending, or loss of control.

  • everyday

    festival

    when many events gather around a theme or tradition

    not when A festival may last days and lacks the single-show emphasis of extravaganza.

  • professional

    showcase

    when presenting talent or work is the main purpose

    not when A showcase can be modest and does not imply spectacle or celebration.

  • professional

    spectacle

    when impressive visual display is central

    not when A spectacle may be solemn, troubling, or accidental rather than celebratory entertainment.

  • formal

    gala

    when a festive formal event raises funds or marks an occasion

    not when A gala can be elegant and restrained rather than lavishly theatrical.

  • literary

    pageant

    when ceremony, costume, and staged procession are prominent

    not when Pageant has historical and competition associations that do not fit every show.

Said against

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  • understatement
  • small gathering
  • modest production

It naturally appears in

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  • musical extravaganza

    The musical extravaganza brought five school orchestras together.

  • annual extravaganza

    The annual extravaganza funds free lessons throughout the winter.

  • televised extravaganza

    The televised extravaganza balanced spectacle with short documentary segments.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.