Synonyms for spectacular
spɛkˈtæk yə lərspec·tac·u·lar

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1. spectacularadjective

   a lavishly produced performance

   "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

   Antonyms:
   undramatic, inconspicuous, invisible, unimpressive

2. dramatic, spectacular, strikingadjective

   sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

   "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"

   Synonyms:
   salient, outstanding, dramatic, prominent, striking

   Antonyms:
   unimpressive, inconspicuous, undramatic, invisible

3. spectacularadjective

   characteristic of spectacles or drama

   "spectacular dives from the cliff"

   Synonyms:
   salient, prominent, outstanding, dramatic, striking

   Antonyms:
   inconspicuous, undramatic, unimpressive, invisible

4. outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, strikingadjective

   having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

   "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"

   Synonyms:
   salient(ip), large, striking, prominent, owing(p), dramatic, great, salient, outstanding, undischarged, big

   Antonyms:
   unimpressive, undramatic, inconspicuous, invisible

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1. breathtaking

   Submitted by acronimous on May 4, 2014  

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1. List of paraphrases for "spectacular":

   dramatic, impressive, dramatically, phenomenal, eye-catching, stunning, remarkable

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1. List of known nicknames for "Spectacular":

   Yella Boy, Blue Smith

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1. Kensington Palace:

   Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition.

2. Sean Graham:

   This one has really spectacular coloration... it's got that reticulated, chain-like pattern all over its back and sides, when I saw one for the first time I was kind of freaking out because it was so unusual looking when compared to other sirens.

3. Fred Espenak:

   I've seen aurora, I've seen some volcano eruptions, but the total eclipse is still the most spectacular thing I've ever seen. And each one is unique.

4. Todd Thompson:

   Immediately, everyone was like' wow,' because it was such a spectacular thing, not only because it proved that LIGO worked, but because the masses were huge. Black holes that size are a big deal -- we hadn't seen them before.

5. Mitch Landrieu:

   Commissioner Harrison was the perfect fit to take what was a very difficult task of getting police officers to conform to a new way of doing things and Commissioner Harrison had enough stature in the community where Commissioner Harrison was able to bridge that gap, and Commissioner Harrison was spectacular.