Definition of spectacular
: of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational a spectacular display of fireworks
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Examples of spectacular in a Sentence
a spectacular play in a football game
The autumn foliage was spectacular.
Recent Examples of spectacular from the Web
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The brief war that followed left Pakistan with a slice of Jammu and a sliver of Kashmir, along with Gilgit-Baltistan, a vast tract of spectacular mountains.
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Senate Republicans’ Better Care Reconciliation Act fell apart in spectacular—and perhaps definitive—fashion this week.
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A spectacular set of take-your-breath-away waterfalls.
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Bailey Loosemore/CJ Day two of the Forecastle Festival was eventually blessed with spectacular weather and a host of strong sets, too many of which overlapped for those wanting to soak it all in.
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The visual effects are spectacular and add to the films enjoyable plot which is unpredictable and takes many twists before reaching a resolution.
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Olsen speculates that the source of this spectacular, technicolor sky was the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, a volcano in Indonesia.
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Aberdeen will return home Tuesday night to battle the Lowell Spinners in a July 4 spectacular.
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And while the fireworks spectacular started at dark, the setup began at 8 a.m. When township trustees brought the fireworks back, the crew that planned and executed the professional-grade show was ready to report for duty.
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Origin and Etymology of spectacular
Latin spectaculum
spectacular
Definition of spectacular
: something that is spectacular; especially : an elaborate film, television, or theatrical production
Examples of spectacular in a Sentence
the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling
Recent Examples of spectacular from the Web
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Mr. Slimane is known for light-and-noise spectaculars, with twirling displays and earsplitting rock ’n’ roll.
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First Known Use of spectacular
1873
SPECTACULAR Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of spectacular for English Language Learners
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: causing wonder and admiration : very impressive
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