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noun

as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling

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Dave read from his phone: In 1959, Kīlauea Iki had erupted for more than a month, spraying lava some 1,900 feet into the air — one of the most spectacular volcanic events of the 20th century. Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 The Chargers coach just wanted Herbert to watch a spectacular third-down play quarterback Justin Herbert made during the game. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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The four-day spectacular, held at the Duke of Richmond’s 12,000-acre estate in the English countryside, is a chance for manufacturers and race teams alike to show off deafening cars from yesteryear (V10-era Formula One eargasm, anyone?), modern production cars, motorcycles, and more. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 July 2024 The Canadian singer closed out the four-hour spectacular on the terrace of the Eiffel Tower after fellow powerhouse Lady Gaga kicked off the show on the bank of the Seine. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for spectacular 

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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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