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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the splendor of the huge diamond can scarcely be described
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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
some of the many splendors of the reign of Tutankhamen are on display in this new travelling exhibition
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Recent Examples of splendor
Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
This is what we’ve been told time and again, in movies and TV shows from Mommie Dearest and Carrie to Mad Men and The Sopranos, where the mother monster shows up in all her pill-popping, guilt-tripping, fright wig-wearing splendor to wreak havoc on her innocent children’s—and our—psyches.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Like the video wall, the exhibition’s first full installation is a preview of splendor to come.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
This is what we’ve been told time and again, in movies and TV shows from Mommie Dearest and Carrie to Mad Men and The Sopranos, where the mother monster shows up in all her pill-popping, guilt-tripping, fright wig-wearing splendor to wreak havoc on her innocent children’s—and our—psyches.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Like the video wall, the exhibition’s first full installation is a preview of splendor to come.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor
Noun
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After a busy afternoon visiting with the prime minister of Canada, his majesty jumped behind the decks to try his hand at spinning music at a Kings Trust event in Manchester.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Come for the gothic majesty, stay for Elordi’s stunning and emotive performance as the Creature tries to be human in an inhuman world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Typical brightness reaches 1,800 nits, and peak brightness hits 2,500 nits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even then, Kerr is not expecting miracles from the 27-year-old.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures in the cockpits reportedly hit 140 degrees, transforming sleek miracles of automotive technology into 180-mph crock pots.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves directed the show with an eye toward brilliance of color and vigor of movement; Viviana Goodwin and Justin Austin led a spirited cast, with Kedrick Armstrong conducting and Damien Sneed handling the arrangements.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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This bright, fresh production, enhanced by projections and masks and dancing and some gloriously uninhibited performances, demonstrates the simple brilliance of Ionesco’s script.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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Spread out over five miles of Atlantic Oceanfront, and topping 702 feet at the highest point, this dramatic stretch of coastline is equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those closest to Spurgeon, who has indeed missed significant time with injuries over the course of 16 NHL seasons, marvel at the grit and the determination to take everything thrown his way in reaching the 1,000-games milestone.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Late in the Arizona-Long Island blowout, both teams emptied their benches -- and that gave Long Island's Eddie Munyak a shot at glory.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Izzo wants an on-court extension of himself – in all its chaotic glory.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent mill collections have highlighted the diverse aesthetics these fibers can bring to denim—some introduce a subtle texture or lightness, while others enhance the fabric with distinctive tactile effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The ankle-revealing design adds lightness to any look, which is ideal for midi-skirts in soft colors, airy materials, pleats, or other delicate details.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendor. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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