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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for spectacular

Noun

1. spectacular, performance, public presentation
usage: a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

Adjective

1. dramatic, spectacular, striking, impressive (vs. unimpressive)
usage: 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"
2. spectacular, dramatic (vs. undramatic)
usage: of the nature of spectacle or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"
3. outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, striking, conspicuous (vs. inconspicuous), obvious
usage: 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"
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