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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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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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
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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
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Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.—
Lori B Daniels,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And this cast was so incredible, such great troopers, such a beautiful ensemble to work with.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Thomas reasoned that the museum hadn’t guided its staff properly in how to implement Trump’s executive order, and assured reporters the exhibit had been uncovered since.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Explanatory poster-sized signs are placed throughout the exhibit, covering the history of the house and the Clemens family’s attraction to Hartford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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The boy’s uncles—a visual artist and an aspiring intellectual—add his own flair, while Hinterland, his flamboyant great-grandmother, played by the now 92-year-old Liliane Rovère, regales memories of her home in Odessa, Prokofiev and a life less ordinary.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer, when curating her vintage realm, realized that the term has two sides: while some think of exuberant, flamboyant pieces gathered in one disorderly shop, others imagine vintage as high-end, inaccessible to the average customer.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Drivers hover by the gates to transport you off on a moment’s notice: the spa, paddle, pickle, and tennis courts, the local waterfalls, the extraordinary hikes, the water sports, chocolate making.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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There remain several unanswered questions about the lead-up to the extraordinary decision, including how many times Mr. Spiro and Mr. Bove interacted.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Marla, his second, hosted the Miss Universe pageant.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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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
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Advertisement The fate of the nearby Bruin, which opened in 1937, remains unclear; it was not purchased along with its more showy sibling.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 July 2024
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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
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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
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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