grand·stand
ˈgran(d)-ˌstand 
1
: a usually roofed stand for spectators at a racecourse or stadium
2
: audience
: done for show or to impress onlookers
grandstanded; grandstanding; grandstands
: to play or act so as to impress onlookers
Examples of grandstand in a Sentence
Adjective
The outfielder made a grandstand play out of what should have been a routine catch.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 June 2025
In contrast with the previous day, there were no members of the royal family in the arrival procession across the course and into the main grandstand and parade ring on June 20.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 20 June 2025
Stacy Lambe, People.com, 30 May 2025
Norman, for one, pushed back on the accusation that the bill’s opponents are grandstanding.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 16 May 2025
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Noun
When the drivers reach Las Vegas, supervising sound editor Gwen Whittle noticed that the crowds there were a largely non-English speaking audience, especially on the main grandstand.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 June 2025
In contrast with the previous day, there were no members of the royal family in the arrival procession across the course and into the main grandstand and parade ring on June 20.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
Of course, not every seat — even at the finals — is this costly, particularly for the first and second rounds or for tickets with limited access to the Louis Armstrong Stadium, grandstands or just grounds admission.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 30 May 2025
Norman, for one, pushed back on the accusation that the bill’s opponents are grandstanding.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 16 May 2025
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandstand. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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