"is nothing short of spectacular" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe something very impressive or extraordinary. For example: The new restaurant's menu is nothing short of spectacular.
The bridge itself is nothing special, but the view is nothing short of spectacular.
Mr. Rachman's transition from journalism to fiction writing is nothing short of spectacular.
When the market rises, MPT Review's performance is nothing short of spectacular.
"We stood in solidarity as a community, and the outcome is nothing short of spectacular.
"What Chris Ernst did," Kerry said, "is nothing short of spectacular".
The major event which draws the main characters back together in episode one is nothing short of spectacular.
"This drug has been nothing short of spectacular," Schrul says.
This past week's weather has been nothing short of spectacular.
I know he'll be nothing short of spectacular.
"Jimmy's performance was nothing short of spectacular," Braun says.
Own-label's rise has been nothing short of spectacular.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com