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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Paul Newman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Astros center fielder Jake Meyers raced to the gap in left-center to make a spectacular, full-extension diving catch of Adell’s drive with a runner on first base and one out in the bottom of the eighth to preserve a 2-2 tie.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 16 May 2025
Happiness will be the theme behind a daytime parade, nighttime spectacular, two projection shows and a song by the Jonas Brothers during the 70th anniversary celebration at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that officially kicks off on Friday, May 16.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
There were spectacular shots in front of an appreciative Headingley audience as England galloped along at close to five runs an over, throwing away many of their wickets along the way, as is their wont, before eventually being dismissed six runs short of India’s 471.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Astros center fielder Jake Meyers raced to the gap in left-center to make a spectacular, full-extension diving catch of Adell’s drive with a runner on first base and one out in the bottom of the eighth to preserve a 2-2 tie.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Noun
Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 16 May 2025
Happiness will be the theme behind a daytime parade, nighttime spectacular, two projection shows and a song by the Jonas Brothers during the 70th anniversary celebration at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that officially kicks off on Friday, May 16.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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