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spectacular

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


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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

He celebrated the affair wearing a spectacular getup largely sourced from Colombian fashion designer Adriana Kanal of KNL Style: padded, black-and-white wings over a latex vest, a fishnetted top and sky-high platform boots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Most of the artificial-intelligence story gets told from the supplier side, where the numbers are spectacular.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

As Dr. Zinchenko spoke, the wall behind her turned into a spectacular prehistoric world.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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