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
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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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Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
The Lakers and West finally won the championship in 1972, beating the Knicks in five games to wrap up a spectacular 69-victory season that included a still-record 33-game winning streak.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Fantasmic created a new industry template for multimedia night-time spectaculars.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
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Adjective
Hike Length: 6 miles roundtrip Hike Type: Out and back
Elevation Gain: 1,400 feet
The James Peak Wilderness Area has some spectacular hiking options with plenty of trees for shade.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
The Lakers and West finally won the championship in 1972, beating the Knicks in five games to wrap up a spectacular 69-victory season that included a still-record 33-game winning streak.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Noun
Manhattan will turn even more magical this evening as a twice-per-summer solar spectacular brings a dazzling glow to the concrete jungle.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Fantasmic created a new industry template for multimedia night-time spectaculars.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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