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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
David Remnick, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
Some investors have enjoyed similarly spectacular gains in altcoins, meme stocks and more mainstream assets, such as large-company stocks benefitting from the artificial intelligence revolution.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
The nighttime spectacular, Disney Starlight, will fill Main Street, U.S.A. and carry on the legacy of the former Main Street Electrical Parade.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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Even more spectacular was his lack of competence, capacity, or knowledge.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
Some investors have enjoyed similarly spectacular gains in altcoins, meme stocks and more mainstream assets, such as large-company stocks benefitting from the artificial intelligence revolution.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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What will a partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Supermoon look like?
Unlike April’s total solar spectacular, this month’s lunar spectacle is only a partial eclipse.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
The nighttime spectacular, Disney Starlight, will fill Main Street, U.S.A. and carry on the legacy of the former Main Street Electrical Parade.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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The gang leader wasn't greedy with his newfound riches, though, instead showering family and close friends with extravagant gifts.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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As for the gifts, though in this case extravagant, aren’t those part of a writer’s life as well?Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Experts, including Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, previously noted to the outlet that the ring has incredible value.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nuclear arms control activists have long warned that a war between the U.S. and China poses an incredible risk of a nuclear escalation.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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National Zoo members can get a sneak peak from January 10–19, 2025, while the Asia Trail exhibit will open to the public on January 24, 2025.Kaeli Conforti, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The letter to the attorney general was included as an exhibit in a simultaneous effort by Trump's former codefendants in the classified documents case to ask a court to intervene and stop the release of the special counsel's report.Robert Legare, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Everybody thought the flamboyant New York investor paid $10 million in cash for the huge compound and an adjacent parcel in 1985.Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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With some of the biggest stars in television and film in attendance, there was no shortage of fabulous and flamboyant formal wear.The Styles Desk, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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With 26 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans capturing the evolution of a first-time mother’s brain, we are offered a rare glimpse into the extraordinary adaptability of our most vital organ.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Moody bested more than 30 other hometown girls in a pageant that judged them on interviews, public speaking, swimsuits and beauty.Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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She was crowned Miss Oklahoma six years later and subsequently represented the state in the 1958 Miss America pageant, finishing third, per Edmond Live & Leisure.Jack Irvin, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rainy springtime walk in Central Park This is a showy couple with a penchant for theatrics.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The operatic numbers are showy and gorgeous, with great costumes and production design.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wolf’s athleticism, instincts and reads are phenomenal.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Keeping a navy the size of Washington's going is a phenomenal task and one with an expensive price tag.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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