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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
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Also a spectacular race to the finish line, the Best Actor battle that once saw Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) challenging Adrien Brody for the Oscar ended with the latter taking his second career trophy for his role in The Brutalist.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Performing at Long Island’s UBS Arena on Tuesday (Dec. 31), Joel’s end-of-year spectacular was a special for one for numerous reasons.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
Music was prevalent throughout the show, as there were several spectacular performances, including a Wicked good performance from the 2024 film's stars Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Also a spectacular race to the finish line, the Best Actor battle that once saw Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) challenging Adrien Brody for the Oscar ended with the latter taking his second career trophy for his role in The Brutalist.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
NBCUniversal is slated to broadcast the event in 2026 and is likely to try to create packages that include the football spectacular, the Winter Olympics and the NBA All-Star Game.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Performing at Long Island’s UBS Arena on Tuesday (Dec. 31), Joel’s end-of-year spectacular was a special for one for numerous reasons.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
Adjective
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One of the more extravagant is Maass by chef Ryan Ratino.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This fresh, modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic by Andrew Ahn follows a group of friends who need to get married for convenience—until family arrives, and the plan spirals into extravagant, chaotic mayhem.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are countless women running incredible kitchens.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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The group has scored an incredible six No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, which certifies the South Korean stars as among the most commercially successful acts of the past decade.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The interactive exhibit features opportunities for guests to take a crack at some of the world record-setting activities Guinness has captured.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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The items will eventually move to a new visitor center and museum, expected to open in 2027, with the collection center available for traveling exhibits.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hackman’s aggravation early on that directors didn’t seek out and exploit his comic and even improv talents was handled unforgettably in his portrayal of Superman villain Lex Luthor, a flamboyant oaf of Trumpian proportions.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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And the gig didn’t end up going so well for flamboyant young guitarist.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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When these guys become older, their skills will be even more extraordinary.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Between 2019 and 2024, the average age of the fleet rose 2.2 years — an extraordinary increase given the higher retirement rate of aircraft during more than a year of COVID.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Girls and young women ages 12 to 23 years old are invited to attend the pageant’s first orientation session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Queens like Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Colby, and even Sam’s mother Trinity have shown an ability to take pageant drag and update it to display more than just skill, but also a point of view.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Men’s fashion week has long been considered the quieter, less showy sibling of the long-standing women’s event.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
5 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
Adjective
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Golden ended up running a 4.29 40 time, which is phenomenal.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Obviously, your English is phenomenal, but acting in another language is another leap.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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