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adjective

Definition of spectacularnext
1
as in extravagant

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as in incredible

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noun

as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling

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Recent Examples of spectacular
Adjective
Mid- 70s for Sacramento several days in a row is nothing short of spectacular. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Pilot's fuel economy numbers aren't spectacular, but the SUV is no gas guzzler either. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
In what is being compared to a Super Bowl spectacular, the performances are set to be broadcast live to millions of soccer fans. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 June 2026 Last summer, Atlanta announced an ambitious plan to end encampments and other street sleeping downtown ahead of the 39-day soccer spectacular that begins June 11. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectacular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacular
  1. extravagant
  2. incredible
  3. exhibit
  4. flamboyant
  5. extraordinary
  6. pageant
  7. showy
  8. phenomenal
Adjective
  • As the Times report noted, the Met Gala, an extravagant event held in tandem with the Costume Institute’s spring show, is typically held on the first Monday in May.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But there was a twist, gaining access to the yacht’s extravagant amenities wouldn’t be so simple.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • The space telescope hasn't just collected incredible data; its images have also given the general public a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of space.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The playable character models and even roaming NPCs feature incredible outfit details.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredible
Noun
  • The exhibit’s lessons in anatomy include explanations of bodily functions and why, for example, one lung is larger than the other in humans.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Emails filed as an exhibit in Doe’s case show that a lawyer representing the Syracuse Police Department suggested that Stengel focus his search on that ZIP code.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibit
Adjective
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Her father, Robert Maxwell, was a flamboyant billionaire and larger-than-life British icon and media tycoon in the 1970s and 1980s.
    — James Hill, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • One of the most extraordinary musical experiences of my life was recording with her.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harald’s death was officially announced at an extraordinary Council of State meeting at Norway’s Royal Palace on Friday, as the full title of the new King was formally presented.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Noun
  • In the 2000 comedy movie, Bullock’s Gracie Hart/Gracie Lou Freebush is named runner-up in the Miss United States pageant, and her close friend and Miss Rhode Island Cheryl (Heather Burns) is crowned the winner.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The franchise grew out of Wong, Shih and Yin’s own experiences competing in and observing Asian beauty pageants and talent contests held across North America and Asia.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pageant
Adjective
  • Homecoming, or Football, mums are the largest, showiest members of the Chrysanthemum family.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Still, this is fundamentally a showcase for Bailey, a superb young actress already capable of formidable emotional depth and yet never showy.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • The good news is their pitching has been phenomenal this season, and that helps with lower-scoring games.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Wide receiver Hudson Howard was phenomenal, tallying 127 yards and two scores.
    — Charles Baggarly August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of phenomenal

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“Spectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacular. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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