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Meanings of spectacle in inglés

ruso
спектакль
portugués
espetáculo

Planned event that creates a memorable appearance.

спектакль
Synonyms
Examples for "spectacular"
Examples for "spectacular"
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Other debates about them, especially concerning their spectacular diversity, remain active, however.
BBC
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Above the Neaethus Valley a spectacular view opened onto the Ionian Sea.
Shadows in Bronze
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However, in recent times his life has taken a spectacular downward spiral.
News.com.au
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One of its victims ascribes three main causes to its spectacular virulence.
The Irish Times
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Said it was quite spectacular, in a bell, book, and candle way.
The devil's heart
Usage of spectacle in inglés
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It was an unparalleled spectacle that also managed to ask complex questions.
Radio NZ
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The way prime minister's questions is currently conducted is an undignified spectacle.
The Guardian
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At the spectacle we have incendies sometimes; but never in the street.
Elinor Wyllys; Or, The Young Folk of Longbridge: A Tale. Volume ...
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She forgot the great danger in the fascination of the terrible spectacle.
The Red Acorn
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At length the flag appeared in sight; it was a cheering spectacle.
With Axe and Rifle
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However, these roles are central to the spectacle created by these groups.
The Guardian
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The spectacle was in the hall as well as on the stage.
The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X
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The open-air food market just off Xinwen Lu is a fantastic spectacle.
The Irish Times
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And those words from Christopher Nolan's latest time-twisting spectacle speak for themselves.
The South African
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The strangest spectacle I ever beheld was once in the Indian Ocean.
Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin
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The area is often derided as a place of spectacle, not soul.
The new yorker
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The spectacle in the courtyard was as noisy as it was picturesque.
Gerfaut — Volume 3
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The spectacle that he closed the door on had pathos in it.
Joan of Arc of the North Woods
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The three figures stood in the bright illumination, fascinated by the spectacle.
The Redemption of David Corson
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And the whole throng turned away in confusion to watch the spectacle.
Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra
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The traveller, good reader, was no other than Ben-Hur; the spectacle, Jerusalem.
Ben-Hur
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Translations for spectacle
portugués
espetáculo
Spectacle through the time
Spectacle across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
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