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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Empress Eugénie’s pearl and diamond tiara and her bodice front knot are here in all their splendor, except even more opulent, if that’s even possible.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Designed by the celebrated firm Schultze and Weaver—hotel architects behind New York’s Waldorf Astoria and a collection of landmark Biltmore and luxury properties—the structure rises in Mediterranean Revival splendor, blending Spanish, Moorish, and Italian influences across 150 lush acres.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
The backstory The Victorian splendor of the Columns Hotel (built in the 1830s) has long been shorthand for a certain type of uptown sophistication in New Orleans.
—Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The community fought those plans for years, and in 2023, the mural was restored to its original splendor.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Designed by the celebrated firm Schultze and Weaver—hotel architects behind New York’s Waldorf Astoria and a collection of landmark Biltmore and luxury properties—the structure rises in Mediterranean Revival splendor, blending Spanish, Moorish, and Italian influences across 150 lush acres.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
The backstory The Victorian splendor of the Columns Hotel (built in the 1830s) has long been shorthand for a certain type of uptown sophistication in New Orleans.
—Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The community fought those plans for years, and in 2023, the mural was restored to its original splendor.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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