splendor
noun
splen·dor
ˈsplen-dər 
1
a
: great brightness or luster : brilliancy
b
: magnificence, pomp
2
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Each piece owes a debt to the raw splendor of George Nakashima’s original slab coffee tables.
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Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The spiral draws them toward a center where light is distilled into prisms, weaving the visitor and the landscape into a dance of chromatic splendor.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
First opened in 1925, this storied estate has developed into one of Harwich’s most prestigious hotels—and for those hoping to experience its splendor in culinary form, there’s no beating Twenty-Eight Atlantic.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Hard Rock does not offer the tropical splendor and ambiance of the tournament’s former home.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
The best way to appreciate the Bay Area’s splendor is on your own two feet.
—Carey Jones, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
In the heart of Johnson County, a symphony of natural splendor and luxury living unfolds at Adams Farm Estates, a visionary residential development by Prime Development Land Company.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2024
Coastal Charm in Abruzzo Photo: Getty Images Just two hours east of Rome lies Abruzzo— a rustic region with rich culinary traditions and natural splendor.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Just 30 minutes from the airport is nearby Mactan Island, known for world-class snorkeling, whale shark sightings, and more ocean splendor.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The spiral draws them toward a center where light is distilled into prisms, weaving the visitor and the landscape into a dance of chromatic splendor.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
First opened in 1925, this storied estate has developed into one of Harwich’s most prestigious hotels—and for those hoping to experience its splendor in culinary form, there’s no beating Twenty-Eight Atlantic.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Hard Rock does not offer the tropical splendor and ambiance of the tournament’s former home.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
The best way to appreciate the Bay Area’s splendor is on your own two feet.
—Carey Jones, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
In the heart of Johnson County, a symphony of natural splendor and luxury living unfolds at Adams Farm Estates, a visionary residential development by Prime Development Land Company.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2024
Coastal Charm in Abruzzo Photo: Getty Images Just two hours east of Rome lies Abruzzo— a rustic region with rich culinary traditions and natural splendor.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Just 30 minutes from the airport is nearby Mactan Island, known for world-class snorkeling, whale shark sightings, and more ocean splendor.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
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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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