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Spectacle

Sense 1: Noun - A public performance or display

Description: A spectacle refers to a visually striking or impressive show, performance, or display that is meant to entertain or engage the audience.

Sample Sentence: The circus put on a breathtaking spectacle, with acrobats flying through the air and clowns making the entire crowd laugh.

Sense 2: Noun - Something or someone worthy of attention or admiration

Description: As a figurative usage, spectacle can refer to a person, event, or object that is considered remarkable, astonishing, or noteworthy.

Sample Sentence: The historic architecture of the old town made it a spectacle that attracted tourists from all over the world.

Sense 3: Noun - Eyeglasses or a pair of lenses worn to correct vision

Description: Spectacle also refers to a person's eyeglasses or a pair of lenses used for vision correction, typically worn on the face.

Sample Sentence: He searched everywhere for his lost spectacles, realizing how dependent he was on them to see clearly.

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