spectacular

Example Sentences

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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

Our critic called it “a spectacular show of over 180 works.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

Sale's recruitment has been steady rather than spectacular for next season, with Nicky Smith, Alex Lozowski, Christ Tshiunza and Tomas Francis among those to arrive in the summer.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

She wore a spectacular outfit: close-fitting pants, a layered tunic studded with whorls of iron, and knee-high boots; she carried her wooden staff, which stretched as high as her head.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas