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spectacular

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


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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

Other investment funds have exploited the NAV loophole in a far different way, to record spectacular paper gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

The outside is even more spectacular than the inside.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller