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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
For a truly spectacular ride, book the 2-hour sunset tour, which tours around John’s Pass and Boca Ciega Bay at the most majestic time of day.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The nighttime spectacular makes a return, while Wondrous Journeys will feature state-of-the-art projections.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Calpurnia got a running start and jumped over Jacob and crash landed in spectacular fashion on the floor near where the fun was happening.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
For a truly spectacular ride, book the 2-hour sunset tour, which tours around John’s Pass and Boca Ciega Bay at the most majestic time of day.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Each has a turn to outdo the other, making for a grand vocal spectacular.
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—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The nighttime spectacular makes a return, while Wondrous Journeys will feature state-of-the-art projections.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Noun
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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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One of those traveling exhibits made a stop to the Lafayette facility last week.—
Jillian Ellison,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Rosie O'Donnell is using her gift of gab to share her thoughts on billionaire Jeff Bezos' extravagant wedding to Lauren Sánchez over the weekend.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The Amazon founder, 61, and the Emmy-winning journalist, 55, recently concluded an extravagant celebration of their love, surrounded by entertainment's biggest stars, including the Kardashian-Jenner family, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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This adds incredible complexity to a tax code that was already opaque.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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From there, Homa two-putted to save an incredible par.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Fans are also able to purchase POP Pageant Package tickets, which allow access to a pre-show pageant that includes VIP-only merch, a laminate, and early access to venues.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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But the use of glittering appliqué flowers, satiny fabrics and Lurex pinstripe suiting gave the smart-casual a subtly flamboyant edge.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
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Buenos Aires Reuters — Argentina’s top court effectively banned two-term former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from office and upheld a six-year jail sentence, likely drawing a curtain on one of the country’s most flamboyant and divisive political careers.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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An extraordinary group of leaders and thinkers will join us, from DBS Group CEO Tan Su Shan to Supertone CEO Kyogu Lee to Singapore digital minister Josephine Teo.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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At Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, AI’s potential was on full display—cognitive robotics, digital twins, autonomous systems and intelligent collaboration across factory floors and logistics hubs.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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But now’s the time to go to the prairie to see this showy plant in its full regalia.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Flowering non-stop summer-through fall in showy combinations of yellow, orange, and red, blanket flower provides a good source of nectar to native bees and butterflies, while the small seeds are eaten by finches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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