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adjective

Definition of spectacularnext
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as in extravagant

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as in incredible

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noun

as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling

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Recent Examples of spectacular
Adjective
While initial trading is expected to be spectacular, the long-term multiple will truly define the sector's worth. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Perhaps most exciting will be the possibility for spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as light from the sun bounces off the bottom of these elevated clouds in intense pink and orange colors. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for spectacular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
  1. extravagant
  2. incredible
  3. exhibit
  4. flamboyant
  5. extraordinary
  6. pageant
  7. showy
  8. phenomenal
Adjective
  • Despite all of this potential economic turmoil on the Canadian side, Carney still concluded that at the end of the day, the cost of acceding to Washington’s extravagant demands was higher than the cost of job losses and strain on a key industry.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Their journey leads them through an extravagant amusement park built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • Spread across four floors (including an incredible rooftop terrace), this is a spacious home located in the center of Essaouira’s medina and its art galleries.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Then that incredible precision vanished for an inning — and just an inning.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredible
Noun
  • The event is expected to feature over 2,000 exhibits from more than 300 exhibitors, including over 150 products making their debut.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Except here, parents can bring their kids along for the festivities and check out a penguin exhibit or ride a roller coaster all in the same night.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibit
Adjective
  • The main residence offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a flamboyant leopard-print powder room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ric Flair is known for his flamboyant promos and extravagant pro wrestling career that included several world championship runs across multiple promotions at his peak.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • Building new housing on two islands in San Francisco, one of the hottest housing markets, involved an extraordinary saga.
    — Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As his abilities give him access to increasingly sophisticated criminal schemes and extraordinary wealth, he is drawn into a world of luxury, excess and organized cybercrime.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Noun
  • JonBenét’s involvement in beauty pageants became fodder for tabloids, suspicion surrounded her parents even after they had been cleared as suspects, and numerous theories developed regarding who killed her.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In 1921, the Miss America pageant was founded, a major event held in Atlantic City for decades that helped extend the tourism season.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pageant
Adjective
  • The showy red, pink, or lavender blooms attract not only bees, but also hummingbirds and butterflies.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rather, the mission of Our Rescue, which used to be known as Operation Underground Railroad, is to save individuals from human-trafficking rings, often through showy sting operations.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • Addison is quietly piecing together a phenomenal training camp, displaying an impressive rapport with Murray after the two spent significant time together this offseason in Dallas.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The second year will be even more phenomenal as that offense takes a significant step forward with quarterback Caleb Williams at the helm.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of phenomenal

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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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