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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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Known for staging cinematic runway displays in spectacular locations including a lavender field, a salt mine and the Palace of Versailles, the brand posted revenues of 270 million euros in 2023.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 7 Feb. 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
Add to that costs of lining up celebrity talent and rights to popular music, setting up social-media marketing and retail programs — and, often, paying for a broader package of advertising inventory with the TV network showing the football spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Known for staging cinematic runway displays in spectacular locations including a lavender field, a salt mine and the Palace of Versailles, the brand posted revenues of 270 million euros in 2023.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2025.
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