Thesaurus results for RESPLENDENCE

resplendence

noun

ri-ˈsplen-dən(t)s

Definition of resplendence

as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the fabled resplendence of the Taj Mahal

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Recent Examples of resplendence The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021 No matter the responsibilities, all the postings can promise the resplendence of Scotland’s storied past. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Dec. 2019 Lionel Messi started to show flashes of resplendence, and had a chance late on before the half time whistle, but it was superbly blocked by Fabio Coentrao, who so happens to be on loan from Barca's fierce rivals Real Madrid. — SI.com, 28 Sep. 2017

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Noun

But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
On the Vietnam side (Ban Gioc), there are several smaller waterfalls to the side that add to the majesty.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

Loser goes home, just like the others bounced from this bonkers initial knockout round — dreams trounced via penalty kick or last-minute magnificence or just … a big French bully.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

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