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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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Cities such as New York, Chicago, and Detroit experienced this spectacular transformation, with iconic skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building in New York.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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Adjective
Introduction to Yacht Chartering in Croatia Nestled along the pristine Adriatic coastline, Croatia is a yachting haven celebrated for its spectacular views and maritime traditions.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Cities such as New York, Chicago, and Detroit experienced this spectacular transformation, with iconic skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building in New York.
—Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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