spectacular
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The D-Day landings join more than 50 French sites already inscribed on the list, alongside the spectacular Mont Saint Michel island in Normandy and the Palace of Versailles.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The scientists said this unveiled "a simplicity underlying the spectacular diversity of birdsongs".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Wimbledon moms offer a spectacular version of a quieter question confronting many caregivers: What does it take to keep, reclaim or expand an athletic life after children?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
There is little hope of recovering wealth in a country where mortgages and housing insurance are virtually nonexistent thanks to the spectacular demise of the national currency, the bolivar, and years of hyperinflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
He was supreme as usual; he was spectacular; he was singularly fabulous.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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The documents describe how once inside the resort guests will experience "adrenaline-pumping coasters", "mind-blowing spectaculars" and will "come face-to-face with incredible creatures, heroes, and villains".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
The summer spectaculars coincided with the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, a new reason to make going to the movies a big, social occasion again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
In recent years, White was beloved by a generation of people who’ve never experienced broadcast television — or experienced it only through one-off spectaculars such the Super Bowl.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2022
In a year bereft of major action spectaculars and blockbuster theatrical releases, “Mank” has the opportunity to cut a wide swath through the technical categories, notching nods for its high-end production design, editing and costumes.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020
Inside, there were just about the same number of last-minute panics and snafus as at most 3-D spectaculars.
From Telempathy by Simonds, Vance
Vocabulary lists containing spectacular
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 1
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