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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as in extravagant
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as in incredible
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Recent Examples of spectacular
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
While A’ja Wilson’s MVP campaign has been the stuff of legend, Thomas’ season was equally spectacular.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Bryce Canyon features many of the characteristics that make Grand Canyon spectacular.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Friday’s high jewelry runway spectacular at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs during Paris Fashion Week will be the culmination of a big year for Messika, which is marking its 20th anniversary.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
While A’ja Wilson’s MVP campaign has been the stuff of legend, Thomas’ season was equally spectacular.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
However, the summer spectacular is one of their most popular live music events.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Bryce Canyon features many of the characteristics that make Grand Canyon spectacular.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Noun
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About The Legacy Sites Each site contains interactive displays, art, monuments, and other exhibits that bring history to life and confront hard truths about America’s past.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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To make up for the lack of visitors for that exhibit, Kieselburg decided to revisit the theme for the 50th anniversary to share it with a broader audience this time.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet even this make-do meal felt extravagant.—
Reem Kassis,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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Condon created his newest adaptation by blending the novel's grittiness and its extravagant Broadway adaptation, effectively taking audiences on a journey between reality and fantasy.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Twenty years later, Jim Montgomery, goalkeeper for Second Division underdogs Sunderland, would pull off an incredible double save to deny Leeds United in an upset so huge rival fans became even more desperate to see their own heroes do similar at the 100,000-capacity national stadium.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is a big-screen beast with incredible internals that rival those of desktops in the same price range, including a massive 64GB of LPDDR5 RAM, an ultra-powerful RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Another albino Thai buffalo was sold in 2024 for 18 million baht ($672,000) after winning multiple pageants.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sims is a former Miss Teen USA beauty pageant contestant.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While these cats are a bit smaller than their African cousins, their flamboyant fur makes up for it.—
Marion Miller,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Frank, who died in 2021, became one of the most gifted and flamboyant footballers England has produced, starring for Leicester City in particular and entertaining crowds in the 1960s, 1970s and well into the 1980s.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, Ecuador has avoided the extraordinary inflation that has afflicted so many nations in South America, including Argentina.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Created in her honor, this rose symbolizes her lifelong mission to protect people, animals, and the environment, offering gardeners a living reminder of her extraordinary impact and enduring message of hope.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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This epic display of endurance, which Jornet completed all by human power – running, hiking, mountaineering or cycling the entire time, even for the journey between the peaks – was just the Spanish athlete’s latest foray into exploration.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both actresses are terrific — bringing depth to the film’s high-concept logline — and Sarandon does arguably have the showier part, as the older woman who doesn’t think this young, fabulous creature is worthy of taking care of her children.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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For houseplant lovers looking to upgrade from a classic Monstera deliciosa, 'Esqueleto' is just as showy and impressive, with even more dramatic leaves.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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