award show

Trophy night broadcast

An award show is a televised ceremony honoring achievement in a particular field—film, music, television, or theater.

The format typically includes celebrity presenters, acceptance speeches, and musical performances.

Major examples include the Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys.

We watched the award show to see who won best picture.

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winner · acceptance speech · thank you speech · envelope · presenter · statuette · applause · gown · tuxedo · host · opening monologue · podium · glamour · fashion police · spotlight · standing ovation · audience · lifetime achievement

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recognition vs. obscurity

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State of being unknown

anonymity · blacklisting · cancellation · snub · rejection

celebration vs. criticism

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Dry-heat cooking method

public shaming · hall of shame · takedown · exposé · cancellation

formality and glamour

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Social event on home grounds

open mic night · amateur hour · house party

Family

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