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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Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Over the last three decades, the scope of the spectacular lunchtime gala has changed, but its mission has remained the same.
—David Graver, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
What will a partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Supermoon look like?
Unlike April’s total solar spectacular, this month’s lunar spectacle is only a partial eclipse.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Weaving its way past some of the city’s most spectacular sights, the track was an enormous improvement from its predecessor.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Over the last three decades, the scope of the spectacular lunchtime gala has changed, but its mission has remained the same.
—David Graver, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
So far, shows at Sphere have been a visual spectacular, with artists transforming the live music experience.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
What will a partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Supermoon look like?
Unlike April’s total solar spectacular, this month’s lunar spectacle is only a partial eclipse.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectacular. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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