spectacular
Example Sentences
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That phrase does not strictly apply to the extraordinary circumstances in Makerfield, where the local has collided with the national in spectacular fashion.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Analysts said that trip showed Kim's elevated status as he appeared alongside Xi and Putin at the spectacular military parade -- a striking display of his growing standing on the global stage.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“If you sit in the very top row — what you would consider the worst seat in the house — it’s a spectacular view,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The medal ceremony took place under the Wonder Dome, which, to honor the idea behind the second game, was operating in its spectacular Dewey decimal mode.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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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