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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Neither queen does great, but Lydia certainly does better.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Well, that turned out great on Wednesday, but Thursday was a different story.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The news arrives just last year after the Academy’s historic announcement of a best casting category, which will be awarded for the first time at the 98th ceremony in 2026.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data on Thursday showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Illness prevented Howe from being in the dugout, but his team maintained its finely tuned pressing and relentless counter-pressing in his absence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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To shred the cabbage finely and cut the cucumber into ribbons, use a mandoline.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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And out back, a beautifully terraced garden leads directly to Regent Gardens, a private oasis with tennis courts, a playground, and acres of greenery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Focus Films/Everett Collection Joe Wright’s 2005 film of Pride & Prejudice has aged, but it’s done so beautifully.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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