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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Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The ancient Lycians ruled modern-day Turkey’s southwestern corner more than 2,000 years ago, but their legacy endures in the spectacular cities of the dead still carved into the region’s cliffs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
Each party will be seated at a private table by the window to ensure direct views of Disney’s Luminous: The Symphony of Us nighttime spectacular, the fireworks show that takes place over the World Showcase Lagoon.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
That two-goal cushion came in handy, too, as Villa halved the deficit with a bullet header from Mbwana Samatta, before being denied by a spectacular Claudio Bravo save as the final whistle approached.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The ancient Lycians ruled modern-day Turkey’s southwestern corner more than 2,000 years ago, but their legacy endures in the spectacular cities of the dead still carved into the region’s cliffs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Noun
The nighttime spectacular makes a return, while Wondrous Journeys will feature state-of-the-art projections.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
Each party will be seated at a private table by the window to ensure direct views of Disney’s Luminous: The Symphony of Us nighttime spectacular, the fireworks show that takes place over the World Showcase Lagoon.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 May 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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