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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
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
This dessert combines sweet and salty flavors with creamy and crunchy textures for a holiday spectacular.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
The devices, armed with flexible lighting capacities, are changing the look of nighttime spectaculars, sometimes as a supplement to traditional pyrotechnics, sometimes flying solo.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
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Harvest supermoon combines with partial lunar eclipse A spectacular lunar event dazzled skygazers Sept. 17 across the United States and the entire Northern Hemisphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
This dessert combines sweet and salty flavors with creamy and crunchy textures for a holiday spectacular.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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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
The devices, armed with flexible lighting capacities, are changing the look of nighttime spectaculars, sometimes as a supplement to traditional pyrotechnics, sometimes flying solo.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
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Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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On top of the track views, the space also features incredible food options and entertainment space.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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My cousin was thrilled with the incredible support from the fans and is deeply grateful for Christian’s generosity.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Scavenger-hunt booklet in hand, kids will find clues in a dozen exhibits, such as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, ultimately leading them to a keepsake hidden in the museum.Lauren Matison, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Expect over 190 exhibits, seminars and merchandise for beginners and experienced anglers alike.Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Foxx’s ability to inhabit various characters—from the flamboyant Wanda to the suave boxer Willie Beamen in Any Given Sunday—established him as a versatile entertainer capable of moving seamlessly between comedy and drama.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Macrinus, Washington gives a flamboyant, Machiavellian performance.Fred Topel, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage captured fireballs hitting the ground with extraordinary speed.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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The former beauty pageant winner confirmed her relationship with Keith in September 2024.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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As weeks went by without any arrests in the case, a media frenzy began to build, fueled by relentless tabloid images of JonBenet participating in beauty pageants.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Luckily, the showy bracts can hold their colors for months.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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For starters, the director suggested that Abrams get rid of the showy flash-forward scene that the script originally started with, begrudgingly written by Abrams upon the insistence of some who tried to convince him that the kick-off needed a catchy hook.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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For nearly two years, Dr. Brendan Flynn, DO, and his phenomenal team, especially, Laura J., Lucy, Laura F., Lauren, Maria, and Leigh, et al, provided essential medical equipment, oxygen, hundreds of prescriptions, and guided us on every possible aspect of care for a dying loved one.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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This has been a phenomenal year for Black television creators, bringing us some of the most captivating, funny, and thought-provoking series across every genre.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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