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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
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.
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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
Gerbera daisies abhor overhead irrigation that can lead to mildew problems and grow splendidly when surrounded by gravel or wood chips.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Before attending the show, Streep and Wintour, 75, met each other and the pair appeared to get along splendidly, as seen in a video posted on Instagram by Vogue.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis got along splendidly on the set of Black Swan — despite director Darren Aronofsky's best efforts.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And talking of hackers and Windows, both came together rather splendidly in Las Vegas at the Black Hat hacking conference where it was demonstrated how the Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in security could be bypassed by a threat actor injecting their own images into the process.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The album presentation was just the beginning, with 20 more splendidly and lovingly played songs that followed.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Since then, Ukrainian forces have been able to use hammer-and-anvil tactics splendidly to Kyiv’s advantage—not only in defending against Russia’s initial incursion but also in rolling back Russian forces, even in areas of the east that were far better defended.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2022
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
Gerbera daisies abhor overhead irrigation that can lead to mildew problems and grow splendidly when surrounded by gravel or wood chips.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Before attending the show, Streep and Wintour, 75, met each other and the pair appeared to get along splendidly, as seen in a video posted on Instagram by Vogue.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis got along splendidly on the set of Black Swan — despite director Darren Aronofsky's best efforts.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And talking of hackers and Windows, both came together rather splendidly in Las Vegas at the Black Hat hacking conference where it was demonstrated how the Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in security could be bypassed by a threat actor injecting their own images into the process.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The album presentation was just the beginning, with 20 more splendidly and lovingly played songs that followed.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Since then, Ukrainian forces have been able to use hammer-and-anvil tactics splendidly to Kyiv’s advantage—not only in defending against Russia’s initial incursion but also in rolling back Russian forces, even in areas of the east that were far better defended.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendidly
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Brunch is especially worth planning for, and the cocktail selection complements the menu nicely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The exterior has a delicate, crisp shell that contrasts nicely with the gorgeously fluffy, gooey interior.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Currently in his 38th professional season with his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league, the former NHL great strongly suggested that fans might not see him on the ice anymore.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a result, Sage & Salt treats its bottles as a way to shift your mood and intention, not merely to smell great all day long.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The authors speculate that the horn, or crest, may have been brightly colored, based on the texture of the fossils, and that the crest may have been used to attract or communicate with other members of the species.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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Their immense gravity generates tidal forces in this accretion disk that cause intense friction, resulting in high temperatures that cause this region to brightly glow across the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kelly might well have wondered when Pinheiro was sent to the screen by video assistant referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski whether his second booking was about to be overturned.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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And just like in the episode, the couple's fight didn't just take place solely in the park but on the street outside their apartment as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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For a delightfully wacky and wild pick, try Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria, a loose remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian horror film of the same name.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 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,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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