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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
Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tohoku coast by hiking the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 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
Just don't try anything like these pranks from companies that backfired in spectacular ways.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tohoku coast by hiking the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 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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Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other highlights include a spa steeped in ancient Roman thermal rituals and an extravagant ballroom for events.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 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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Inside these flamboyant animal costumes, with cartoonish eyes and plushy paws, are people belonging to a subculture known as furries.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mulkey is known for her flamboyant attire during games and for winning multiple national championships.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 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
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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
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Many of the most powerful geothermal areas of the world are also some of the globe’s most phenomenal features.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In short, the transubstantiation of Bettina’s long-running project into the digital realm might have helped her unlock a vision of the noumenal behind the phenomenal.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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