2020 Dubai Expo opens to 'astonish the world'

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  1. sustainability
    the capacity of being prolonged
    The Expo will also be dedicated to the sub-themes of sustainability, mobility and opportunity.
  2. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
    These included the world-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli, China's flamboyant pianist Lang Lang and Saudi Arabian singer Mohammed Abdu.
  3. collaboration
    act of working jointly
    The Reuters news agency wrote about "the lavish ceremony of fireworks, music and messaging about the power of global collaboration for a more sustainable future".
  4. spectacular
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
    A host of stars from the music world joined the spectacular ceremony.
  5. usher
    someone employed to conduct others
    An extravagant opening ceremony ushered in the global event, which will run until March 2022.
  6. dazzling
    amazingly impressive
    International news agencies reported on the dazzling ceremony.
  7. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
    The Reuters news agency wrote about "the lavish ceremony of fireworks, music and messaging about the power of global collaboration for a more sustainable future".
  8. dedicated
    devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
    The Expo will also be dedicated to the sub-themes of sustainability, mobility and opportunity.
  9. host
    a vast multitude
    A host of stars from the music world joined the spectacular ceremony.
  10. opera
    a drama set to music
    These included the world-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli, China's flamboyant pianist Lang Lang and Saudi Arabian singer Mohammed Abdu.
  11. agency
    a business that provides a specialized service
    International news agencies reported on the dazzling ceremony.
  12. extravagant
    recklessly wasteful
    An extravagant opening ceremony ushered in the global event, which will run until March 2022.
  13. exhibition
    the act of displaying or demonstrating
    Over the next six months, 25 million visitors will see cutting-edge and cultural exhibitions from almost 200 countries.
  14. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
    Its aims are to showcase solutions to fundamental challenges faced by humanity, and to bring people of the world together.
  15. challenge
    a demanding or stimulating situation
    Its aims are to showcase solutions to fundamental challenges faced by humanity, and to bring people of the world together.
  16. delay
    time during which some action is awaited
    The 2020 Dubai Expo has finally opened after being delayed by the covid-19 pandemic.
  17. astonish
    affect with wonder
    When Dubai made its bid to host the Expo, the city's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum promised Dubai would "astonish the world".
  18. bid
    propose a payment
    When Dubai made its bid to host the Expo, the city's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum promised Dubai would "astonish the world".
Created on Mon Oct 11 13:04:32 EDT 2021 (updated Thu Oct 21 10:44:18 EDT 2021)

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