spectacular
Example Sentences
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The party's sudden fall from grace in the eyes of the population, even of some erstwhile supporters, has been spectacular.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
"J1007+3540 is one of the clearest and most spectacular examples of episodic AGN with jet-cluster interaction, where the surrounding hot gas bends, compresses, and distorts the jets," Dr. Pal explained.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
He shifted to doing something he says he’s great at: setting spectacular vibes when you visit his home.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The group is trying to protect 80 houses on Baxter Road, an enclave with spectacular ocean views and named properties such as “Owl’s Nest.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
I'm nervous and make a couple of mistakes, but I also pull off two more "spectacular catches," according to Lakshman, so my teammates are pretty happy with me.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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Vocabulary lists containing spectacular
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 1
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Workshop 3, Part 2
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