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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the graduation party went splendidly
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as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light
the windjammer's splendidly white sails billowed against a deep blue sky
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Recent Examples of splendidly
And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.
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Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026
This allows for more action and more monsters — splendidly rendered — and more occasions for Eleven to use her superpowers.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In the big picture, the Artemis II mission continues to go splendidly.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
The ensemble works splendidly together.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The move has worked out splendidly on the ice so far, with the Ducks dramatically improving their record with a talented young core gaining another year of experience.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
However, above all Araújo splendidly comes up with an unforgettable cinema hero.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet this is truly an ensemble show, in which each performer has multiple opportunities to shine, executing some splendidly silly bits together, such as delivering CPR to a sandwich or convincingly channeling their inner tots during some post-bedtime horseplay.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026
This allows for more action and more monsters — splendidly rendered — and more occasions for Eleven to use her superpowers.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In the big picture, the Artemis II mission continues to go splendidly.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
The ensemble works splendidly together.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The move has worked out splendidly on the ice so far, with the Ducks dramatically improving their record with a talented young core gaining another year of experience.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
However, above all Araújo splendidly comes up with an unforgettable cinema hero.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet this is truly an ensemble show, in which each performer has multiple opportunities to shine, executing some splendidly silly bits together, such as delivering CPR to a sandwich or convincingly channeling their inner tots during some post-bedtime horseplay.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendidly
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is a killer, benchmarking great on games and productivity apps.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The sun shined brightly on Connor Darcey Memorial Field.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Artificial psychedelic imagery, from brightly colored paint mixed together to blooming black roses, also recur throughout.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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However it was intended, what Farhadi has brilliantly cooked up ultimately feels wholly original and deliciously crafted on every level.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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That Week 6 game against the Seahawks will be delightfully ugly.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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