1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the graduation party went splendidly
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2
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 Synonyms for splendidly
Adverb
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025 -
While a minimal veil and dress can work great together, take a second before purchasing two very loud designs in contrasting patterns or shades.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Several hours before Friday’s game and well ahead of normal batting practice, seven players showed up for early hitting work on the field with Chavez and Barnes.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Our advances in smoke monitoring mark a new era in air quality forecasting, offering more accurate and timely information to better protect public health in the face of these escalating wildfire threats.—
Jun Wang,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This involves adding finely ground olivine—a naturally occurring olive-green colored mineral—to sandy beaches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Once garlic is minced, add basil and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until finely minced, about 1 minute.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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In Gloucestershire, the comforts of family meet the pleasures of wardrobe staples beautifully made—from tailored jackets and trousers to hardworking outerwear and dresses for all seasons.—
Toby Coulson,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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The vanilla and tobacco create this cozy base that works beautifully with Alto Astral’s salted amber, while the coconut stays bright on top.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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