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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
The once-splendid Domus Aurea, as the villa was called, had been built on the vast amount of land that Nero claimed for himself after the Great Fire destroyed nearly three quarters of Rome’s districts.
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Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Picacho Peak State Park The park received more than 4 inches of rainfall from September through the beginning of January so there was much anticipation for a splendid wildflower showing.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
There are fun villains; Reggie’s nemesis is a sneakily vicious NFL alum (Craig Robinson) with the splendid name Jerry Basmati.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to a splendid burger, La Birra Bar, which has locations in North Miami Beach, Wynwood, Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Argentina, has a spirited team, who shouted and hugged each other and celebrated vigorously after the victory was announced.
—Connie Ogle
updated February 20, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Picacho Peak State Park The park received more than 4 inches of rainfall from September through the beginning of January so there was much anticipation for a splendid wildflower showing.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
There are fun villains; Reggie’s nemesis is a sneakily vicious NFL alum (Craig Robinson) with the splendid name Jerry Basmati.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to a splendid burger, La Birra Bar, which has locations in North Miami Beach, Wynwood, Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Argentina, has a spirited team, who shouted and hugged each other and celebrated vigorously after the victory was announced.
—Connie Ogle
updated February 20, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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The hotel hosts kid-friendly events, and the magnificent Christmas tree has become a photo op for guests of all ages during December.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Duluth was once a city of immense wealth, and this magnificent 39-room Jacobean Revival mansion represents the pinnacle of that luxury.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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That’s why their new album, wonderful, leaves me a little cold.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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Varley’s elevation this season is a wonderful turn for Ashbourne, an icon of British film, TV, and theater who has long been one of Bridgerton’s most consistently comedic presences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Their dazzling play captivates the city, and has for some time now.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Breakfast favorites combine in one glorious casserole—grits, sausage, and Cheddar cheese.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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That glorious 10-game win streak to begin the season — just the fifth time the Hurricanes have ever started a season 10-0 — was going to hit a snag eventually.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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This time, her luminous glow was thanks to the skin tint that Martha Stewart loves.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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During an epic research project spanning ten years, archaeologists first took to the skies in 2016 to investigate what might be lurking beneath the woods.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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Even though the experience of running back-to-back marathons is exhausting, sometimes sleep was hard to come by on this epic journey.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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In this case and elsewhere, Rakoff has shown a superb grasp of technology issues.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Underscoring the wellness aspects of a stay here are other amenities, like the rooftop pool, the state-of-the-art gym, and a superb spa, which includes a hammam and sauna along with a dedicated space for wellness as a ritual.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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