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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Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
The jagged peaks, white-sand beaches, fishing villages and long summer nights of the Lofoten Islands deliver one of Scandinavia’s most spectacular travel experiences.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 June 2026
Last summer, Atlanta announced an ambitious plan to end encampments and other street sleeping downtown ahead of the 39-day soccer spectacular that begins June 11.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
Visitors descend 168 steps to a spectacular view of Sable Falls’ 75-foot cascade.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
The jagged peaks, white-sand beaches, fishing villages and long summer nights of the Lofoten Islands deliver one of Scandinavia’s most spectacular travel experiences.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
In what is being compared to a Super Bowl spectacular, the performances are set to be broadcast live to millions of soccer fans.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 June 2026
Last summer, Atlanta announced an ambitious plan to end encampments and other street sleeping downtown ahead of the 39-day soccer spectacular that begins June 11.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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