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as in extravagant
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as in incredible
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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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Recent Examples of spectacular
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The ring formed was from the pyrotechnics resort employees use during Disneyland’s nighttime spectaculars.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cuarón clearly understood that the more extravagant choices can only function in the periphery of a sturdy emotional anchor, an actor with the gravitas to communicate the exasperation that Liborio feels in a reality that overwhelms him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there is something so wonderful about being fifty and having your own job and having been through so many disappointments that a situation like this is filtered through different experiences and people—the narrator’s discernment has an incredible clarity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Just an incredible environment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The museum also runs changing exhibits with rotating displays on Bay Area sports, community impact, and special events.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Johns Creek itself, The Art Center is home to exhibits, classes, and workshops.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By the dawn of the Late Cretaceous, only spinosaurines remained as larger and more specialized and flamboyant fish-eaters on the southern side of the Tethys Sea in coastal and inland habitats.—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of these is the flamboyant sequin outfit the artist wore during a 2022 Coachella performance.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The joyous thunder for the mere mention of a Venezuelan player contrasted with the silence when Italian players were introduced or even did something extraordinary.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The parallel with quantum mechanics is extraordinary, that the quantum system is something that our mind can’t understand.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the days after the assassination, TPUSA’s board appointed Erika Kirk — the now-widow, previously known more for her pageant background than any political leadership role — to take over as CEO, a move described as consistent with her late husband’s wishes.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 75th Miss Universe pageant takes place in Puerto Rico in November.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These charming cool-season flowers are known for their showy, delicate, papery blooms and exceptional vase life.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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These blooms are an African native called stinknet — an unflattering name for a showy flower — that have taken over Maricopa County and is knocking on the doors of others, such as Pima.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How many phenomenal young British female singers can one world withstand?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most of the attention regarding this draft has focused on the phenomenal freshman class.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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