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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
Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
This is far from the first time adventurers and aspiring influencers have put themselves in harms way to take in a spectacular natural wonder or capture the perfect photo.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
The company clearly hopes that its recent Paris Olympics telecast, which hinged on making the Games available for instant consumption while utilizing primetime in new ways that included ties to celebrity and pop culture, will serve as a model for future rounds of the global spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Paradoxically, Noah is remembered today thanks only to the spectacular failure of his American Zion.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
This is far from the first time adventurers and aspiring influencers have put themselves in harms way to take in a spectacular natural wonder or capture the perfect photo.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
And for something completely different, from Hong Kong comes Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, a martial-arts spectacular that took Cannes by storm at its wild midnight screening.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
The company clearly hopes that its recent Paris Olympics telecast, which hinged on making the Games available for instant consumption while utilizing primetime in new ways that included ties to celebrity and pop culture, will serve as a model for future rounds of the global spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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On Tuesday, May 13, Trump's visit included a coffee ceremony, participation in a Saudi-U.S investment forum, a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an extravagant state dinner.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The family has plowed some of their wealth into an extravagant fleet of roughly a dozen Airbus and Boeing airliners converted into luxurious rides for a small number of passengers, as well as smaller business jets from Bombardier and Dassault.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Dina’s hair looks incredible the entire time, by the way.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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And Mike Waltz is – has an incredible background and experience.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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However, knowing that this year's exhibit explores the figure of the Black dandy, suit silhouettes like the Zoot suit or those of the Sapeurs originating in the Congo can be expected.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Taking into account the restaurants and food stands, interactive and educational exhibits, shops, and the arena itself, rodeo grounds can be as large as the event announcers’ personalities.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Felicity’s more flamboyant persona, meanwhile, is very glam black leather with silver trim.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
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Similarly, nearly all of Flannery’s inspirations for the Gemstones’ style are known for their flamboyant dress.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Stone’s life meandered from extraordinary creative highs to long periods of creative inactivity marked by questionable choices, in his career and in his life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Competing against 12 choirs from across California — including teams from Los Angeles County, Visalia, Sacramento, and San Diego — as well as schools from Arizona and Nevada, the young ensemble scored an extraordinary 99 out of 100 points, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Hudson will try to win a beauty pageant in her home state of Maine, and will face an uncommon opponent Hudson will be competing in the Miss Maine USA Beauty Pageant later this month after finishing as the first runner-up in last year’s contest.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Enter Heidi Gardner dressed like a pageant queen, but with a gown made entirely from toilet paper.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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LaKeith Stanfield LaKeith Stanfield rocks a showy coat that trails behind him, topping his look off with a wide-brimmed hat, red handkerchief and a cummerbund by Ferragmo plus DIDRIS jewelry.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Wind doesn’t require a showy flower nor a nectar reward.—
Christine Cairns Fortuin,
The Conversation,
5 May 2025
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The results were phenomenal, not just in terms of market share – but in creating genuine cultural impact.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Pickens is a phenomenal talent at a premium position who is at the front end of his prime.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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