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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
Over five decades, waves of digital innovation have delivered spectacular consumer adoption yet continuously declining productivity growth. — Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 In a clash of the top two teams in FIFA’s rankings, played before a sellout crowd of 19,220, the visitors left the home side shell-shocked with two spectacular strikes. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
The patriotic spectaculars are part of the team’s celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 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 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
  • Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a summer box office hit at home — makes for an extravagant display of the strength of the nation’s commercial film industry.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Noem was also under fire for extravagant spending at the department, while placing restrictions on FEMA disaster relief funds.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • The quick thinking to observe, to then park and follow someone into the school is incredible and undoubtedly saved people.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • There's an incredible amount to explore between northern lights hunting sessions.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredible
Noun
  • Temporary exhibits have ranged from a look at American paintings in the 1930s to French art critic Guillaume Apollinaire.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibit was recognition of Cole's success attracting younger fans who enjoy such shenanigans as a pitcher throwing the ball while on stilts and outs being counted when a fan catches a foul ball in the stands.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibit
Adjective
  • There’s drama, but there’s also comedy, lighter moments, flamboyant characters and all the action that comes with it.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • View gallery - 4 images For all the extraordinary things that consumer 3D printers can produce, changing color has remained a surprisingly messy business.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Explore its waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes, and treat any aurora sightings as an extraordinary bonus.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Noun
  • They’re then forced to compete in a beauty pageant, wearing lingerie and swimsuits, which Galán considers to be the ultimate motivator.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Desperate to regain her dominance while dazzling pageant recruiter Eloise Amponsah (Tony Award winner Patina Miller), who was Miss Ghana 1966, Paulina launches a campaign to crush Ericka’s spirit and dash her chances in the spotlight.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pageant
Adjective
  • The modern version is far more sumptuous than the hard-wearing trousers of our youth—an everyman’s velvet, rich but rarely showy.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This is the logo-less—but twice as expensive—handbag next to a showy LV one.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • Technical transfer for Cadillac and throughout the wider group is part of the mission, but anyone who has attended an F1 race recently will know that the brand-building possibilities are phenomenal—think Coachella with a motor race attached.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But this is Cruise’s star vehicle, and his performance is phenomenal—on par with 1999’s Magnolia.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of phenomenal

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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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