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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
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
This dessert combines sweet and salty flavors with creamy and crunchy textures for a holiday spectacular.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
The devices, armed with flexible lighting capacities, are changing the look of nighttime spectaculars, sometimes as a supplement to traditional pyrotechnics, sometimes flying solo.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
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Harvest supermoon combines with partial lunar eclipse A spectacular lunar event dazzled skygazers Sept. 17 across the United States and the entire Northern Hemisphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
This dessert combines sweet and salty flavors with creamy and crunchy textures for a holiday spectacular.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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The nighttime spectacular, Disney Starlight, will fill Main Street, U.S.A. and carry on the legacy of the former Main Street Electrical Parade.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
The devices, armed with flexible lighting capacities, are changing the look of nighttime spectaculars, sometimes as a supplement to traditional pyrotechnics, sometimes flying solo.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
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Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Taking cues from its assortment of cosmetics, the space leans into clean lines, minimal accents, and like any good beauty store, incredible lighting—perfect for swatching, spritzing, and perhaps a selfie or two.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Who'll win week 1 Schools officials describe Davis as an accomplished photographer, videographer, filmmaker and editor who possesses incredible skill in the technical performing arts, Green Hill High School Counseling Secretary Amy Brewer said.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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McClain attorney Patrick Cotter said the exhibit was cumulative in addition to being hearsay.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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Design Recalls Traditional Japanese Woodworking Techniques Two notable Italian designers are featured in the Milan exhibit: Giulio Iacchetti and Piero Lissoni.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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As the men talked over lunch, Sanders explained that his flamboyant persona was a marketing vehicle.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the Kardashian-Jenner clan has become known for their flamboyant Christmas decorations but Kendall’s approach to holiday decorating is much more traditional.Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Purple: Prefix for greatness or extraordinary power.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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When structures are aligned to support deep reflection, risk-taking, and diversity, thought leadership efforts can achieve extraordinary impact.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The former beauty pageant winner confirmed her relationship with Keith in September 2024.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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As weeks went by without any arrests in the case, a media frenzy began to build, fueled by relentless tabloid images of JonBenet participating in beauty pageants.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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In May of that year Musk revealed his Crew Dragon spacecraft to the world with a characteristically showy event at the company’s headquarters in Hawthorne.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
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The movie is not visually showy, but that’s part of its appeal.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
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She is based on Suze Rotolo, who was a phenomenal woman.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of Wordle's phenomenal success—a game that captivated millions and was acquired by The New York Times in early 2022—the paper introduced Connections in 2023.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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