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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Its removal restores an original sightline that had not been seen since 1937, revealing the splendor of the adjoining Palais d’Antin, with its Beaux-Arts architecture and vast mosaic floor.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
Starting in Yosemite National Park, travelers can ogle famed splendors like the vertical rock formation El Capitan and Horsetail Fall.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The lavish luxury experience is seaside splendor that blends mixology with gastronomy, all with the city skyline as a backdrop.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
From charming market stalls to historic squares decked with seasonal splendor, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience Europe’s most beloved Christmas traditions.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
Starting in Yosemite National Park, travelers can ogle famed splendors like the vertical rock formation El Capitan and Horsetail Fall.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The lavish luxury experience is seaside splendor that blends mixology with gastronomy, all with the city skyline as a backdrop.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
From charming market stalls to historic squares decked with seasonal splendor, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience Europe’s most beloved Christmas traditions.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for splendor
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendor. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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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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