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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
John Hopewell, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
While the rest of the world was worried about buying solar eclipse glasses, timing telescopes to perfectly capture spectacular views of our sun and preparing for something profound, these researchers decided to spend time in the damp, woody and quiet air.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Season 1 was set in the South Islander community in Queensland, the second season in the expanses leading up to its spectacular Glass House Mountains.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
While the rest of the world was worried about buying solar eclipse glasses, timing telescopes to perfectly capture spectacular views of our sun and preparing for something profound, these researchers decided to spend time in the damp, woody and quiet air.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
The ring formed was from the pyrotechnics resort employees use during Disneyland’s nighttime spectaculars.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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Noem has also been under fire for extravagant spending at the department, while placing restrictions on FEMA disaster relief funds.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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From quick grocery runs to soaking up sunshine on the beach, these popular slides prove that comfort and style don’t require an extravagant splurge.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Well, the Santana band of course was just incredible.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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They are known for their incredible kindness and hospitality, which says a lot given the centrality of hospitality to Iranian culture more broadly.—
Talla Mountjoy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The documents will visit museums in each city, with the exhibit remaining slightly longer than two weeks at each location.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Before the exhibit, both the ring and medal had been displayed in a glass case at a cousin’s auto body shop near Honolulu.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As in the previous collection that launched their tie-up, this lineup was the mood-boosting result of each designer’s flamboyant personality.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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But Lazzara, who drove a red Lamborghini, dyed his hair to stay youthful and favored flamboyant fur coats, bespoke tailoring and big opening-night parties, was cut from a different cloth entirely.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every accommodation includes distinct furnishings, finishes, and wall coverings seemingly designed around the extraordinary bed at the center of it all.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Force majeure is a legal maneuver that can allow a company to suspend contractual obligations amid extraordinary events.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the days after the assassination, TPUSA’s board appointed Erika Kirk — the now-widow, previously known more for her pageant background than any political leadership role — to take over as CEO, a move described as consistent with her late husband’s wishes.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 75th Miss Universe pageant takes place in Puerto Rico in November.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pick one showy trailer, like this orange ‘Bossa Nova’ begonia, and then build up around it.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Geraniums' colorful blooms and the striking leaves and showy flowers of the canna lily are easy to care for and beautiful.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our Jim Root does a phenomenal job with Bubble Watch every week, and keep checking that regularly until Selection Sunday for the latest on the cutline.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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At Mayfield in San Juan Capistrano, owner George Barker and chef Jon Sarmenta have taken that viral architecture and combined it with a Levant bent to create their phenomenal Batata Harra Thousand Layer Potatoes.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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