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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Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Expert stargazing tips for a safe and spectacular nighttime adventure.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
There are several different media types under the OOH umbrella, but the most popular include billboards, Times Square digital spectaculars and ads affixed to large scale walls, and then on the transit side, advertisements affixed to subway stations/trains, buses, bike shares and bus shelters.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
In October, Dua Lipa did a spectacular one-night-only live performance at London’s historic Royal Album Hall.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Expert stargazing tips for a safe and spectacular nighttime adventure.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
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
There are several different media types under the OOH umbrella, but the most popular include billboards, Times Square digital spectaculars and ads affixed to large scale walls, and then on the transit side, advertisements affixed to subway stations/trains, buses, bike shares and bus shelters.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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