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
Encouraging us to shift our gaze from the wall to our devices — to assume that accursed downward tilt of the neck when splendors abound before our eyes — is simply detrimental.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 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.
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Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tokyo Halfie,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Oct. 2023
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 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,
10 Apr. 2026
Chic travel brushes and mini combs perfectly illustrate how everyday essentials can feel like small splendors.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 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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These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
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National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.
Noun
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Gomez shared a video taken prior to the ceremony in which Swift marvels at her pal.
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In the biography, Bluett marvels at Diallo’s devotion to his faith, especially his memorization of the Quran.
Noun
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.
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“Splendors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendors. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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