spectacular
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
George W. Bush attended the spectacular opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a highly symbolic display of ambition by an ascendant China.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Marner opened the scoring with a spectacular breakaway goal, skating on to William Karlssson’s two-line pass as he entered the offensive zone and beating LaCombe up the center of the ice to the crease.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Wembanyama entered the NBA as a tantalizing mystery, this multilingual polymath international with spectacular height and a point guard’s ball handling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
It has been described as the first comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans, revealing the spectacular variety of life under the sea.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
And besides, there’s the Red-Throated Divers to look at and wonder what spectacular thing the mother diver is thinking about showing her kid next.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
Vocabulary lists containing spectacular
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Workshop 3, Part 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Wow! Synonyms for "Amazing"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
