spectacular

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If 1953's double header can be classified as a spectacular, the fare served up on a sunny Sunday in 1990 was the London Palladium plus Moulin Rouge multiplied by Caesar's Palace on the end of a stick.

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  1. adjective Of the nature of a spectacle; impressive or sensational.
  2. noun Something that is spectacular, as:
  3. noun A single dramatic production of unusual length or lavishness.
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  • Nothing spectacular, that is They managed to get out of the museum without attracting too much public notice. —  045 - Resurrection Day
  • Perhaps most spectacular was the rise in the company's profits, despite the fact that steep rises in costs and general inflation seem to have eaten hard into the profits of many of its major competitors. —  CosmeticsDesign RSS
  • Hopkins 'portrayal of Titus is spectacular, and clearly inspired by some of the great Shakespearean cinematic portrayals. —  Pajiba
  • What makes it so spectacular is the announcers seriousness .... —  Adoro te Devote
  • Ford Field looked spectacular, the atmosphere was fun and the city collected its desperately needed shining moments. —  detnews.com - Commuting
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dramatic ·  stun ·  unexpected ·  startle ·  bizarre ·  gorgeous ·  excite ·  memorable ·  disastrous ·  sensational
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  1. from Latin spectaculum, a sight, show (see spectacle), + -ar.
 

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