spectacular
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First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is internationally acclaimed for its spectacular granite cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, sequoia trees and wildlife.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The winters are generally mild and autumn foliage is spectacular.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
That may not be spectacular by U.S. standards, but Europe no longer looks like a zero-growth economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
It was a spectacular debut - for both good and bad reasons.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
It did look spectacular on me, he thought.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
The documents describe how once inside the resort guests will experience "adrenaline-pumping coasters", "mind-blowing spectaculars" and will "come face-to-face with incredible creatures, heroes, and villains".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
Phranc changed her sound and hosted folk spectaculars at the Whisky, performing “Take Off Your Swastika” acoustic in the style of the lesbian and radical folk singers who inspired her before punk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
In recent years, White was beloved by a generation of people who’ve never experienced broadcast television — or experienced it only through one-off spectaculars such the Super Bowl.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2022
In a year bereft of major action spectaculars and blockbuster theatrical releases, “Mank” has the opportunity to cut a wide swath through the technical categories, notching nods for its high-end production design, editing and costumes.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020
It is an hour before midnight when we reach one of the two greatest spectaculars of our whole six months' journeying,—the Ramparts.
From The New North by Agnes Deans Cameron
Vocabulary lists containing spectacular
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 1
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