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noun

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
Adjective
Terry Bradshaw — Super Bowl 14 capped a spectacular run for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who won four Super Bowls in a six-year span. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 The smooch was just a tactic to make Ally’s ex jealous, obviously, but such a sudden and spectacular display of passion does put them on a collision course with local authorities. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
There are several different media types under the OOH umbrella, but the most popular include billboards, Times Square digital spectaculars and ads affixed to large scale walls, and then on the transit side, advertisements affixed to subway stations/trains, buses, bike shares and bus shelters. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024 So far, shows at Sphere have been a visual spectacular, with artists transforming the live music experience. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spectacular 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
  • As for the backyard — equipped with a pool and outdoor seating area with a fireplace — fans may recognize it as the spot where many extravagant parties hosted by the family were held.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Stories of tyranny, extravagant spending, and bizarre behavior have cemented his legacy as a symbol of decadence and madness.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Made to be lightweight, these jackets provide incredible warmth without being bulky.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Williams will be making his first-ever All-Star game here which is an incredible accomplishment for the young player.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The exhibit was toured by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan, and members of the New York City Council.
    Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The exhibit will be divided into four galleries—three featuring Greenwood and Spencer’s work on the films Anna Karenina (2012), Beauty and the Beast (2017), and Barbie (2023).
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In the revival, Eddie Redmayne originated the role (to mixed reviews), though the flamboyant host is most associated with Joel Grey, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal in the original Broadway production and an Oscar for the same role in the film.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
  • This meant large expanses of glass that foster easy indoor-outdoor living and innovative (and sometimes flamboyant) roof designs.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Unleashing the synergy of public and private American space power can achieve extraordinary world-leading results in record time.
    John Kross, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The analysis predicts an extraordinary reversal in housing fortunes for Americans — nearly $1.5 trillion in asset losses over the next 30 years.
    Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Miss Congeniality, a movie about a fake beauty pageant contestant, hits the streaming site on Feb. 1, while a movie about a real beauty pageant, Miss Italia Mustn't Die, comes out on Feb. 26.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Marla, his second, hosted the Miss Universe pageant.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The film will also likely need Baker to surpass some showy directorial achievements for Neon to claim its second-ever best picture winner.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The rest of the cast is excellent too, in both the showier roles — Quinto as Mark, plunged into despair; Woodley as Diana, devolving into derangement — and the quieter ones.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bring your folding chair and sun hat, grab some phenomenal Louisiana festival food, and enjoy live music at the annual Baton Rouge Blues Fest.
    Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Of course, the hydration is phenomenal, too, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid providing long-lasting moisture, passionflower seed oil to soothe stressed skin, and bacuri butter that replenishes the skin barrier by restoring essential fatty and amino acids.
    Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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