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spectacular
adjective
noun
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
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spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə
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adjective
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
“an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”
adjective
characteristic of spectacles or drama
“spectacular dives from the cliff”
adjective
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
“a dramatic sunset”
noun
a lavishly produced performance
“they put on a Christmas spectacular”
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an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
salient traits
a spectacular rise in prices
a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
spectacular dives from the cliff
a dramatic sunset
a dramatic pause
a spectacular display of northern lights
it was a spectacular play
his striking good looks always created a sensation
they put on a Christmas spectacular
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