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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
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
These wines deserve a spectacular setting—and this is where Limoux delivers.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Fox has sought anywhere from over $7 million to more than $8 million for a 30-second spot in the 2025 spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Ariana Grande is back on top of the ARIA Albums Chart — and in spectacular fashion.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
These wines deserve a spectacular setting—and this is where Limoux delivers.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The company clearly hopes that its recent Paris Olympics telecast, which hinged on making the Games available for instant consumption while utilizing primetime in new ways that included ties to celebrity and pop culture, will serve as a model for future rounds of the global spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Fox has sought anywhere from over $7 million to more than $8 million for a 30-second spot in the 2025 spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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The play is an extravagant metaphor for political discourse, disputes between nations, nationalist feelings and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nothing today is lavished with such extravagant design.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Munn: These are people who have incredible wealth and are crumbling in front of your eyes.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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De Bruyne produced chances, goals and memorable moments at an incredible, unerring rate over 10 trophy-laden seasons at City.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit, featuring papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste, will run Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, July 19.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The up-and-coming pop superstar, with his signature dark mustache and flamboyant stage presence, is frequently compared to Freddie Mercury online.—
Andrew John,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Marlowe, the kind of star of the age, wildly flamboyant, and very naughty.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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America’s trading partners have scrambled to respond to the extraordinary array of tariffs Mr. Trump has announced, including a 10 percent tax on virtually all U.S. imports.—
Joe Rennison,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Smith, who ran her own pet grooming business, devoted herself entirely to Piper’s pageant pursuits.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Knowing how petty Donald Trump is, please keep in mind that the following story may be entirely the result of a 2002 disagreement over beauty pageants.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Marvel Studios/Disney+ Ars Technica: The city is very much a character, not just a showy backdrop.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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With his phenomenal success of the DAOU brand and the development of Patrimony – Paso Robles’s first true luxury wine priced at $300 per bottle and receiving 98 points from the Wine Advocate – Daniel wanted to share his success and help others in the region.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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