Meaning & use
spectacle
A visually striking public display or event that attracts attention.
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Fireworks lit up the sky in a dazzling spectacle over the harbor.
He made a spectacle of himself by shouting at the waiter over a small mistake.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'make a spectacle of yourself' carries a critical tone, describing embarrassing behavior drawing unwanted attention.
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