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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
La Jolla’s spectacular scenery and village atmosphere provide a lot of opportunities for great photos.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
However, the summer spectacular is one of their most popular live music events.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
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Adjective
Alaska still has a higher chance of seeing the spectacular phenomena than any state in the continental United States, but states closest to the border will also have a slight chance.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
La Jolla’s spectacular scenery and village atmosphere provide a lot of opportunities for great photos.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
This is a kinetic big-scale spectacular that needs to be seen on the big screen.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
However, the summer spectacular is one of their most popular live music events.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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The boom in production costs has been blamed on high talent prices, stemming from extravagant spending by big streamers in recent years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not every Tesla investor was on board with the extravagant deal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Obviously, Coop — incredible player and somebody who can play really anywhere in the secondary.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The shop brings the soul of Long Island’s incredible deli culture upstate, with a menu packed with hot Italian heroes, cold subs, and bagel breakfast sandwiches.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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And enormous murals, street art, and graffiti adorn the sides of countless buildings, effectively turning the Centro into an open-air exhibit.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those costumes from the original Broadway production, including the Schuyler sisters’ winter ball gowns, Hamilton, Jefferson and Burr’s suits, as well as King George’s outfit, are all featured among the exhibit, too.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pierre was short, with a white beard and flamboyant wild hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over the decades, she became known for her over-the-top looks and flamboyant style, eventually becoming a guest on fashion shows and red carpets, and even starring in fashion campaigns.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From inspiring conservation efforts to incredible animal encounters, our wildlife stories bring you closer to the creatures that make our planet extraordinary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The combination produced extraordinary resolution and texture, but also a fair share of headaches.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The first Miss Ramona pageant was held in 1973.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Miss Universe pageant is set to take place on November 21 in Thailand.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For both, the team is working from its Paris office to qualify for the full French tax rebate, crafting visual effects designed to be seamless rather than showy.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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With white spring blooms, showy bark, edible purple-red berries, and great autumn color, this plant offers year-round interest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Obviously, the two coaches who were here before me were phenomenal coaches, and big shoes to follow.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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What followed was a flawless and truly phenomenal run.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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