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
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The result is spectacular, a well-aged whisky with a burst of tropical fruit at the front of the palate, followed by notes of vanilla, green apple, honey, dark and milk chocolate, and baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Entertainment For the milestone celebration, the parades, shows, and nighttime spectaculars have been dialed up a notch.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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Noun
The collapse is pretty spectacular, especially given a very short time frame.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The result is spectacular, a well-aged whisky with a burst of tropical fruit at the front of the palate, followed by notes of vanilla, green apple, honey, dark and milk chocolate, and baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
Adjective
Happiness will be the theme behind a daytime parade, nighttime spectacular, two projection shows and a song by the Jonas Brothers during the 70th anniversary celebration at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that officially kicks off on Friday, May 16.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Entertainment For the milestone celebration, the parades, shows, and nighttime spectaculars have been dialed up a notch.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Noun
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The exhibit features a wide variety of media, including pottery and wood sculpture, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The strength of the exhibit is your ability to peek into an archaeological site and the explanation about what was found here.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It is woven not from extravagant ingredients or ornate presentations, but from resourcefulness, memory, and above all, love.—
Sami Tamimi
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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According to Denver District Attorney, John Walsh $1.3 million of 300 investors’ money went to fund the pastor’s and his wife's extravagant lifestyle which included a home renovation, luxury handbags, cosmetic dentistry and a Range Rover.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Encore® family of azaleas stands apart from all others with their incredible reblooming ability, sun tolerance, and cold hardiness.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Hubble Telescope and its Wide Field Camera 3 got an incredible view of the comet named 3I/ATLAS, which came from beyond our solar system, on July 21 when the object was 277 million miles (445 million kilometers) from Earth.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kaye began as a music supervisor on American Idol in 2009 and spent 16 years curating songs that were sung by contestants, while also shaping the sound of Lip Sync Battle and the Miss Universe pageant.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Another beauty queen will head from Miami to the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The role of a showgirl is commonly associated with Las Vegas performers, who, unlike traditional dancers, were known more for their flamboyant costumes than choreography.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The documentary does a deep dive into the life of the titular flamboyant astrologer, beloved and revered by Latino families for multiple generations.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For the first time, the bottom three bakers in most episodes will be forced to bake for their lives as judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young decide whose chilling displays will earn $25,000 and the title of Halloween Baking Champion!—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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But that begs the question: Are super-luxe vans with champagne chillers, 65-inch disappearing displays, and massive battery packs the answer to increasing EV adoption?—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Zinnias also attract butterflies with its showy flowers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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