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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His fugues are a draftsman’s rendering of heavenly splendor.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
This electrifying combo of documentary and concert film showcases the King of Rock 'n' Roll at his creative zenith during his 1970s Las Vegas residency and early '70s tours, and more importantly showcases Presley in all of his jumpsuited splendor, as both cultural icon and cool guy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
This electrifying combo of documentary and concert film showcases the King of Rock 'n' Roll at his creative zenith during his 1970s Las Vegas residency and early '70s tours, and more importantly showcases Presley in all of his jumpsuited splendor, as both cultural icon and cool guy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Giorgini, who owned a buying office in Florence, foresaw the future of Italian fashion in the aftermath of World War II, at the same time the couture business in Paris was regaining its splendor.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 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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