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spectacular

[spek-tak-yuh-ler] / spɛkˈtæk yə lər /


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During the early morning hours on the last day of September, a spectacular raid unfolded in the predominantly African-American South Shore neighborhood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

As it ought to be, the interior is spectacular, with traditional eyeball vents and chromed organ-pull dampers sharing space with discretely deployed digital displays and other modern conveniences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Commander Reid Wiseman started the live broadcast by recalling the "spectacular view of Earth from space".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At last he tossed it extravagantly high, made a spectacular twisting leap, and swallowed it in .one gulp.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver