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spectacular
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adjective
(= dramatic, striking)
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
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
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adjective
characteristic of spectacles or drama
spectacular dives from the cliff
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noun
a lavishly produced performance
they put on a Christmas spectacular
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adjective
(= outstanding, prominent, salient, striking)
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
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
a striking resemblance between parent and child
show
Verb
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When you show something, you make it easy for people to see it.
The clock shows the time of day.
Can you show me your ID?
The museum has shown the art of America.
show
Noun
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A show is a display of art, movie, or drama. It can be a play, a movie, a concert, an opera or a television program.
I saw the art show at the museum.
The show at the movie theater was boring.