splendor
noun
splen·dor
ˈsplen-dər 
1
a
: great brightness or luster : brilliancy
b
: magnificence, pomp
2
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
Examples of splendor in a Sentence
The palace had lost much of its original splendor.
the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence
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And the changing light and seasonal splendor of the surrounding hills — whether in full flower or fading to summery gold — provides a lovely complement to all this creativity.
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Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The back yard, casually unkempt and shaded by tall trees, exudes natural splendor.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.
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Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The back yard, casually unkempt and shaded by tall trees, exudes natural splendor.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendor. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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splendor
noun
splen·dor
ˈsplen-dər
1
: great brightness : brilliance
the splendor of the sun
2
: pomp sense 1, glory
the splendor of ancient Rome
3
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
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