1
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a splendid mansion in the Georgian style
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2
as in excellent
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
But that did not stop me from deciding to carry my work up to New York on the train in this splendid vessel.
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
On top of his splendid on-court fit alongside the Big Three, Jones is cost-controlled through at least 2029.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With that already as a given for many of us, Neville’s movie serves as a splendid jukebox, offering rapid-fire clips that bowl you over anew with just how rapidly McCartney’s own synapses were firing on ingenious hit after hit.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
This fiery, splendid collection of songs should make listeners want to step up their efforts.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
On top of his splendid on-court fit alongside the Big Three, Jones is cost-controlled through at least 2029.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With that already as a given for many of us, Neville’s movie serves as a splendid jukebox, offering rapid-fire clips that bowl you over anew with just how rapidly McCartney’s own synapses were firing on ingenious hit after hit.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
This fiery, splendid collection of songs should make listeners want to step up their efforts.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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All of them have been magnificent.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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Get the magnificent biscuit, served in a puddle of garlic honey with cultured butter ($6).—
Peter Cameron,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Afterwards, walk through the dazzling Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, pausing to admire the glass dome and beautiful mosaic floors (but beware of pickpockets).—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Every ounce of it was on display when Mitchell initially made that dazzling catch against the Rams.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Marigolds are one of fall's most glorious (and underrated) flowers.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
6 Oct. 2025
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The ‘Mahabharat’ enabled by AI is a wonderful example of how tradition and technology can work hand in hand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Again and again, striking out into the unknown led to wonderful new possibilities, making my life grow larger and deeper.—
Sarah Chamberlain,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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By late September, the aspen groves in and around the city turn luminous gold, making hikes at Mount Falcon, Red Rocks Park, or along the Cherry Creek Trail feel downright cinematic.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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With signature aesthetics and luminous sound quality, Edelweiss pianos have emerged as iconic centerpieces in today’s most distinguished interiors.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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But when the cameras stop rolling, the set turns into an epic dance party.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Liz and Dick fell in love on the set of Cleopatra, the ridiculously expensive and lavish epic love story of the ancient Egyptian queen and the Roman general Mark Antony.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dak Prescott was terrific all day, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Given Emeka Egbuka’s terrific rookie season, Godwin could easily be the odd man out, similar to Tyler Boyd the year the Bengals drafted Ja’Marr Chase.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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