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
The splendid design was a bit of a departure from the many fanciful gowns that are typically taken for a spin in Cannes during this time of year.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
What remains consistent is the splendid topography of Frazier’s prose, and the sense throughout his work that there are, in fact, no uninteresting places, just uninteresting writers.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Then enjoy a splendid dinner at Birkdale Village — Red Rocks comes to mind, or somewhere more casual like Midwood Smokehouse.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
There are also buildings like the Fairmont Monte Carlo and the Hôtel de Paris, both of which look splendid.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
What remains consistent is the splendid topography of Frazier’s prose, and the sense throughout his work that there are, in fact, no uninteresting places, just uninteresting writers.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Then enjoy a splendid dinner at Birkdale Village — Red Rocks comes to mind, or somewhere more casual like Midwood Smokehouse.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
There are also buildings like the Fairmont Monte Carlo and the Hôtel de Paris, both of which look splendid.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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In one of his only performances as an ostensibly normal guy, Cruise brings magnificent dirtbag energy to War of the Worlds' Ray, a working-class deadbeat dad whose one weekend with his kids (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) overlaps with an alien invasion.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Heart rate rises, breath softens, and eyes glue to this magnificent 500-pound mammal that could rip me to pieces with the simple swipe of its striped paw.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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As for her accessories, the actress kept her look minimal, favoring a few dazzling rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Stargazing North Carolinians are in luck this month – one of astronomy’s most dazzling phenomena will be visible soon.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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The wedding went off without a hitch, a glorious event on a glorious August day.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Slauson Rec treats those glorious early days, filled with endless promise and all-access star adjacency, in a way that mirrors the students’ own swooning.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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But for dryer skin types, this step can be skipped so the Glow Mist can easily lock everything in while keeping the skin luminous, fresh and protected throughout the day.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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An epic guide to the best motels in California The motel, a word born in California, turns 100 this year.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Former University of Kansas guard Christian Braun turned in an epic performance in an elimination NBA playoff game Thursday night, helping keep alive the Denver Nuggets’ hopes of advancing to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The second half of the film is simpler and stronger, with a terrific supporting performance by ASAP Rocky as a rapper named Yung Felon.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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