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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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Maldoror is a spectacular 155-minute Belgian crime film that verges on Zodiac/Memories of Murder levels of greatness.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
The event itself has evolved from its humble beginnings as a motorcycle endurance run into a multi-class spectacular that draws competitors and spectators from across the globe.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
He’s been nothing short of spectacular throughout 2024 — with the best QBR of his pro career, 28 touchdown passes to just six interceptions and an additional dozen rushing scores.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Maldoror is a spectacular 155-minute Belgian crime film that verges on Zodiac/Memories of Murder levels of greatness.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
The new projection package will mean Galaxy’s Edge will have a unique nighttime spectacular every night — regardless of whether Disneyland is blasting off fireworks or not.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
The event itself has evolved from its humble beginnings as a motorcycle endurance run into a multi-class spectacular that draws competitors and spectators from across the globe.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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