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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a splendid mansion in the Georgian style
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the restaurant's chef can always be relied upon to prepare a splendid dinner
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as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light
a splendid diamond that must have been worth a king's ransom
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Recent Examples of splendid
That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.
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Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
This seven-story building in the heart of downtown contains several museums, a living reef aquarium, and Six and Sky Rooftop Grille, where guests can take in splendid views of the Roanoke Valley while dining on seafood and steak.
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Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
But while the Ritz carried on in the same splendid fashion as always, the Crillon blasted off in search of something new.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
London shows are off to a splendid start.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
This seven-story building in the heart of downtown contains several museums, a living reef aquarium, and Six and Sky Rooftop Grille, where guests can take in splendid views of the Roanoke Valley while dining on seafood and steak.
—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
But while the Ritz carried on in the same splendid fashion as always, the Crillon blasted off in search of something new.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
London shows are off to a splendid start.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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In the quarter-final, underdogs North Korea took a shock 3-0 lead over Portugal, but Eusebio inspired arguably the greatest comeback in World Cup history with a magnificent display, scoring four of Portugal’s five goals.
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Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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Listing soon, while the numbers are still dazzling, could be strategic.
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Pop these strips on dry teeth while doing skincare or your makeup, and then brace yourself for a dazzling white outcome.
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With its glorious views and picturesque harbor, Whitby is the antithesis of gothic horror.
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The fans who decide to follow their country to a glorious or bitter end, irrespective of the cost or the risk of aggravating employers?
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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The formulas leave skin looking polished, refined and incredibly healthy, creating the kind of luminous finish that feels more like skincare than traditional body care.
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To speak an intention was to limit the luminous sensation of possibility.
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In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach.
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The rise of the Roman empire across the Mediterranean widened the elite’s horizons for travel but narrowed their personal ambitions, and made romantic love a worthy subject for epic literature.
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After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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