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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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Princess Diana and then Prince Charles tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony on July 29, 1981.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But now, their youngest is being encouraged by her fiancé's parents to have an extravagant wedding.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 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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There’s also pressure to read an incredible amount (in my opinion, videos that feature ultra-short books to help viewers boost their end-of-year tally miss the point; reading is not a competition!)—and to spend quite a lot of money.—
Leila Herrmann,
Vogue,
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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His colorful, flamboyant style is quintessentially Boricua.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over time, clothing choices in the workplace have become more flamboyant and corporate dress codes more relaxed, and for many companies, every workday is beginning to look like Casual Friday.—
Allen Kopelman,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Moral Feelings, Moral Reality, and Moral Progress by Thomas Nagel Omer Bartov ‘Infinite License’ The memory of the Holocaust has, perversely, been enlisted to justify both the eradication of Gaza and the extraordinary silence with which that violence has been met.—
Catherine Hall,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2025
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In July 2025, Haas will offer travelers an extraordinary journey through Colombia, providing insights into the resilience, history, and contributions of Afro-descendant communities.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 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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About 500 attendees showed up at Olive Peirce to support their favorites at the evening session of the pageant, where the young women were tested on their public speaking abilities, knowledge of current events and professional rodeo and evening wear.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The balanced tension was phenomenal, beautiful even.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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What about Nation Sage Henrickson, who is phenomenal as Eric and has never done a movie before?—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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