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
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Nerds’ ad will air during the second quarter of the gridiron spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
With this special permission from the DOC Kakapo Project Manager and the Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust, my clients travel to spectacular South Island locations otherwise inaccessible to visitors – and home to the only remaining Kakapo now being carefully protected in the wild.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
For Valentine’s Day, their biggest day of the year, the shop will lean into the spectacular.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Nerds’ ad will air during the second quarter of the gridiron spectacular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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