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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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In this tracking camera view, the exhaust plumes of both stages interacted in spectacular fashion in the low pressure of the extreme upper atmosphere as the second stage (right dot at lower center) continued the climb to orbit.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 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
Choi got a draw with Kyle Nelson in February 2023 before getting back into the win column with a spectacular KO win over Bill Algeo in July.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In this tracking camera view, the exhaust plumes of both stages interacted in spectacular fashion in the low pressure of the extreme upper atmosphere as the second stage (right dot at lower center) continued the climb to orbit.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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