spectacular vs striking

spectacular and striking both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spectacular	Yes	Yes	No	No
striking	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, spectacular and striking are synonyms defined as:

spectacular and striking: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Other synonyms of spectacular include outstanding, prominent, salient.

As adjectives, spectacular and striking are synonyms defined as:

spectacular and striking: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

Other synonyms of spectacular include dramatic.

spectacular (noun)	striking (noun)
a lavishly produced performance	the act of contacting one thing with another
	the physical coming together of two or more things

spectacular (adjective)	striking (adjective)
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention	having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
characteristic of spectacles or drama	sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect