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. Russell Wilson:

   Last year, this year, all the years I have been here they just continue to find ways to make plays for us and vice-versa, it is a relentless effort to find a way no matter what it looks like and I'm so excited for our defense and all the crazy plays that they made. They were lights out for the most part and it was just pretty spectacular.

2. Vladimir Putin:

   We cannot but feel sad that this spectacular football festival, which had given us so many happy moments, vivid impressions and new friends, is almost over, myths and stereotypes have been dispelled.

3. Donald Trump:

   I think I've handled it -- and not me ; I think our whole group has been spectacular.

4. Susan McKelvey:

   That's the safest way to enjoy fireworks, and you'll probably see nothing more spectacular anywhere else.

5. 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.