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Recent Examples of spectacularly
In New York, efforts by billionaires to defeat a democratic socialist mayoral candidate backfired spectacularly.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
And, sure, those both spectacularly showcase longing.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The rocket's first flight in March 2025 saw Spectrum lift off and clear the pad, only to crash spectacularly less than a minute later.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Her strike partner Paige Kenton spectacularly notched a second two minutes later.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
And, more spectacularly, the car wash, which here has a taxi driving through that's made of synthetic and real carnations.
—Jennifer Vanasco, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Needless to say each backfires spectacularly.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The thing is, what’s great about Sinners is spectacularly, gloriously great.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
The unique geology of Mexico's Yucatán has left the jungles surrounding Tulum studded with cenotes, sinkholes filled with spectacularly still, crystalline waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
And, sure, those both spectacularly showcase longing.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The rocket's first flight in March 2025 saw Spectrum lift off and clear the pad, only to crash spectacularly less than a minute later.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Her strike partner Paige Kenton spectacularly notched a second two minutes later.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
And, more spectacularly, the car wash, which here has a taxi driving through that's made of synthetic and real carnations.
—Jennifer Vanasco, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Needless to say each backfires spectacularly.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The thing is, what’s great about Sinners is spectacularly, gloriously great.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
The unique geology of Mexico's Yucatán has left the jungles surrounding Tulum studded with cenotes, sinkholes filled with spectacularly still, crystalline waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacularly
Adverb
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Yet the homage to Badinter proved strikingly uncontroversial, with politicians from opposite ends of the political spectrum striving to claim him as one of their own.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vaughn, Jacobs notes ▪ The other two portal additions at receiver — West Virginia’s Cam Vaughn and South Carolina’s Vandrevius Jacobs — had strikingly similar production.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Its shape, especially when rendered in the house’s iconic matelassé 3D quilting, gives the bag its richly textured, dimensional appeal.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These postcards are gorgeously illustrated in the Planet Money book.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ensemble works splendidly together.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spectacularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacularly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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