spectacularly

adverb

Definition of spectacularlynext
as in strikingly

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Recent Examples of spectacularly The United States, after all, is already a spectacularly rich country and can easily afford to pay the higher interest rates—if the government is willing to adjust long-term tax and spending trajectories accordingly. — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 In some cases, the most likely nominees early on fell spectacularly short of capturing the nomination, as happened to Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani in 2008, noted Panagopoulos. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 Throughout 2026, Michael Jackson’s music has been performing spectacularly on charts around the world. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 And by exceeding expectations so spectacularly on nomination morning, Widow’s Bay seized the thrust in the comedy category despite Hacks’s superior nomination count (24 nominations, besting its previous high of 17 nominations in 2022). — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 Longworth’s deep research, erudition, and spectacularly precise elocution have made the now-indie podcast essential storytelling for cinephiles. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 July 2026 Though for the past few months Musk has fought like a combatant in the Trojan War to drum up controversy over Nolan’s film, his efforts have failed spectacularly. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 July 2026 Apparently, Lonnie hasn’t made a cut in seven years, a remarkable level of futility especially given that the show can’t even commit to suggesting that Lonnie’s game is spectacularly bad. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Henry is married too, a father, and manning the family empire as was always the plan before their paths diverged spectacularly. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacularly
  1. strikingly
  2. richly
  3. gorgeously
  4. splendidly
Adverb
  • The volume was another big shift, too, as Simpson has had a strikingly low number of reps in training camp despite the unsettled nature of the Rams’ backup quarterback position after Jimmy Garoppolo’s departure.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • After the trailer for The Social Reckoning released in June, comments poured in about how strikingly close Strong’s voice sounded to Zuckerberg’s.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of strikingly
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  • She was eventually caught by the chasers — with Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) replacing Mahe, who had rejoined the peloton — but won the combativity prize of the day, which was richly deserved for a strong effort.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That patience pays off in the way Extrait wears so richly, albeit noticeably softer and more enveloping than its raw materials read on paper.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of richly
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  • One Friday post, for example, shows footage from Super Heavy of Ship cruising away shortly after stage separation, its six Raptors glowing with exertion against the backdrop of a gorgeously blue Earth.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026
  • The dress is made from a light, airy material that drapes gorgeously over your body.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of gorgeously
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  • Here in the famous Festival Theatre, the sprite Ariel, played in splendidly sprightly fashion by Marissa Orjalo, opens up the top of a piano, a piece of island flotsam and Prospero, in the form of the veteran actor Geraint Wyn Davies, shoves his coat inside, throws up his hands and closes the lid.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 June 2026
Definition of splendidly

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“Spectacularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacularly. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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