as in wonders
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 splendors
Chic travel brushes and mini combs perfectly illustrate how everyday essentials can feel like small splendors.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
See Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and Zack Snyder’s DCEU films, which for all their engrossing storytelling and visual splendors are militaristic fantasies of power and control with a splash of Ayn Randian exceptionalism.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The splendors of autumn are waiting to be discovered here—both the small details and the sweeping views.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
With a station stop along Metro North Railroad’s Harlem line, the New York Botanical Garden is another city green space full of flowers, plants, trees and other horticultural splendors.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After a two-year entry restriction that was lifted earlier this year, international travelers are flocking back to explore the splendors the country has to offer.
—Tokyo Halfie, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
See Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and Zack Snyder’s DCEU films, which for all their engrossing storytelling and visual splendors are militaristic fantasies of power and control with a splash of Ayn Randian exceptionalism.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The splendors of autumn are waiting to be discovered here—both the small details and the sweeping views.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
With a station stop along Metro North Railroad’s Harlem line, the New York Botanical Garden is another city green space full of flowers, plants, trees and other horticultural splendors.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After a two-year entry restriction that was lifted earlier this year, international travelers are flocking back to explore the splendors the country has to offer.
—Tokyo Halfie, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendors
Noun
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Simply adding insulation works wonders for many older buildings, and installing solar panels can cut electric bills to a trickle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After exploring the wonders of the cloud forest, head to the Nicoya Peninsula.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mimicry, in which an organism resembles an unrelated species, is one of the great marvels of evolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown marvels.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That wasn't the case, as there were no miracles to be had for this Blue Devils team.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen.—
Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Splendors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendors. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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