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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
But the cherry blossoms were weeping over the edge of the canals, so the whole thing was spectacular.
—Matt Bomer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
These itinerant lecturers performed experiments and spectaculars in London coffeehouses and aristocratic salons, demonstrating Newtonian physics.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Let’s do something spectacular for the 500th episode.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
But the cherry blossoms were weeping over the edge of the canals, so the whole thing was spectacular.
—Matt Bomer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Each December, cities around Europe transform into twinkling holiday spectaculars, hosting Christmas markets and general cheer, where the hot cocoa flows like a river.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
These itinerant lecturers performed experiments and spectaculars in London coffeehouses and aristocratic salons, demonstrating Newtonian physics.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square, 21 Royal Street was used variously over the years as an exhibit and gallery space and since 2017 has been the location of an extravagant private dining experience.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Go up against incredible competition and the expectations and some change, right?—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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We were robbed of an incredible human.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Paul and Monique are part of the concept team behind the current exhibit Street Food City, which opened at Brooklyn’s Museum of Food and Drink in December 2025.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the coming years, Mello said her team is looking to expand Woolsey’s reach even further by renovating an area of the museum — which currently displays historic agricultural equipment — to be a child-centric exhibit combining the history of Sacramento children with play and interaction.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alex Otaola, the flamboyant YouTube influencer who ran for the Miami-Dade mayoral seat in 2024 and co-organized the rally with the city, said the event was meant to send a unified message to Cubans both on and off the island.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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One objection in the White House, according to a person who works on pardons, may have been Ver’s flamboyant rejection of his American citizenship.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests can also catch lucha libre wrestling, an exotic car show and a chihuahua beauty pageant.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Miss Grand Thailand pageant contestant had an unforgettable malfunction while on stage.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Noah is really careful about not having any performances in the show, like with showy moments.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lord and Miller have had a phenomenal track record taking unsuspecting properties and making them into modern day comedy hits.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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See the other phenomenal finalists.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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