Extravaganza
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.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
blowout
Fits when a very large informal party is meant
Careful Blowout is casual and can suggest excess, spending, or loss of control.
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everyday
Fits when many events gather around a theme or tradition
Careful A festival may last days and lacks the single-show emphasis of extravaganza.
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professional
showcase
Fits when presenting talent or work is the main purpose
Careful A showcase can be modest and does not imply spectacle or celebration.
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professional
spectacle
Fits when impressive visual display is central
Careful A spectacle may be solemn, troubling, or accidental rather than celebratory entertainment.
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formal
Fits when a festive formal event raises funds or marks an occasion
Careful A gala can be elegant and restrained rather than lavishly theatrical.
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literary
pageant
Fits when ceremony, costume, and staged procession are prominent
Careful Pageant has historical and competition associations that do not fit every show.
Opposites 3
- understatement
- small gathering
- modest production
Common phrases 3
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musical extravaganza
The musical extravaganza brought five school orchestras together.
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annual extravaganza
The annual extravaganza funds free lessons throughout the winter.
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televised extravaganza
The televised extravaganza balanced spectacle with short documentary segments.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Wodencafe, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated