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spectacular

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


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The catalpas bloomed in April and May, putting on a spectacular show of purple flowers that sent a light fragrance across the village.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

An 11th hour U.S.-Iran cease-fire has triggered a spectacular rally for stocks and the opposite for oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Matt Turner, so spectacular four years ago in Qatar, gave up as many goals as he made saves against Belgium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I have to make it as spectacular as a Nellie DuMont Frissé show at the planetarium!

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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