spec·tac·u·lar
spek-ˈta-kyə-lər 
spək-
: of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational
a spectacular display of fireworks
spectacularly
adverb
: something that is spectacular
especially
: an elaborate film, television, or theatrical production
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Examples of spectacular in a Sentence
Adjective
a spectacular play in a football game
The autumn foliage was spectacular.
Noun
the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling
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WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
This year, the group had planned to stage its 2025 watch week in my hometown of Los Angeles, at a hillside villa, by all accounts spectacular.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Performing at Long Island’s UBS Arena on Tuesday (Dec. 31), Joel’s end-of-year spectacular was a special for one for numerous reasons.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
This creates a cultural tribute that shines brightly amid the spectacular fireworks displays.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
This year, the group had planned to stage its 2025 watch week in my hometown of Los Angeles, at a hillside villa, by all accounts spectacular.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
NBCUniversal is slated to broadcast the event in 2026 and is likely to try to create packages that include the football spectacular, the Winter Olympics and the NBA All-Star Game.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Performing at Long Island’s UBS Arena on Tuesday (Dec. 31), Joel’s end-of-year spectacular was a special for one for numerous reasons.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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