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

For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
And certainly, an homage to the importance and brilliance of sea creatures.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

But the island’s class divide isn’t just about dirt bike races for glory and bonfire fistfights anymore.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The program rehired Rich Rodriguez, who sparked those 2000s glory days and had the Mountaineers one win away from the BCS title game in 2007, to get the program back on track.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

Thymes, the signature restaurant, champions local, seasonal Parian ingredients, evolving Cycladic cuisine with contemporary elegance and a deep connection to nature.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Katharine Hepburn found it as a way to dress with poise and freedom, while Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore her classic fit with an understated elegance that continues to fascinate.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of elegance

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