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spectacular

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


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"Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!"

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

The shower will also coincide with a spectacular solar eclipse, external.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Like Mr. Jones, Mr. Woolfson is struck by the spectacular range of organisms that could in principle exist, of which evolution has realized only an “infinitesimally small sampling.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 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

That spectacular leap from the middle to the top had enormous consequences.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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

Elton John — he of the bedazzled spectacles and dazzling spectaculars — has been “quietly” spending his summer recovering from a “severe eye infection” that has affected his vision.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2024

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

To prevent visitors from crowding together, the parks are not yet relaunching parades and nighttime spectaculars such as the World of Color water and light show at Disney California Adventure Park.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2021

It is an hour before midnight when we reach one of the two greatest spectaculars of our whole six months' journeying,—the Ramparts.

From The New North by Cameron, Agnes Deans




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