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.
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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
Unlike Ms. Pfeiffer’s femme resplendence, which looked even to my novice tween eyes like a ton of work with plenty of room for error, Mr. Modine’s boyishness appeared effortless, and therefore cool.
—Naomi Fry, New York Times, 22 June 2016
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
Unlike Ms. Pfeiffer’s femme resplendence, which looked even to my novice tween eyes like a ton of work with plenty of room for error, Mr. Modine’s boyishness appeared effortless, and therefore cool.
—Naomi Fry, New York Times, 22 June 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resplendence
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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The luxury brand represents both the brilliance of diamonds and an enduring artistic passion that has endured for more than 20 years.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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For over 70 years, Half Moon has been one of the most iconic resorts in the Caribbean, exuding a refined elegance that stands the test of time.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Combining vintage elegance with modern-day amenities, the five-story, 50-room property is seriously stylish.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Sometimes humorously, sometimes dramatically, the winning photos of The Nature Photography competition are a stunning visual journey through the beauty, magnificence and fragility of our planet.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the combination of Brodeur’s magnificence, his durability and the Dead Puck Era added up to the record being shattered.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Resplendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resplendence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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