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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a splendid mansion in the Georgian style
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as in wonderful
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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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the splendidness of the view from Mount Holyoke's summit inspired a number of 19th-century landscape painters to make the ascent
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Recent Examples of splendid
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
California On the West Coast, in the Napa Valley, the Santa Train Jolly Journeys, also known as the Napa Valley Wine Train provides riders with a family experience on a two-hour trip, offering splendid views of the Napa Valley.
—Chaz Nathaniel Young, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
In both appearance and taste, its fruit resembles that of a blueberry and offers a splendid snack for wildlife.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
The second season, freed from those constraints, takes a real leap, letting the show settle into being a splendid hangout comedy that gently layers in the quiet existential desperations of growing older.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Alongside the splendid statue, the actual Black Panther struck the Wakanda Forever pose with guests.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
California On the West Coast, in the Napa Valley, the Santa Train Jolly Journeys, also known as the Napa Valley Wine Train provides riders with a family experience on a two-hour trip, offering splendid views of the Napa Valley.
—Chaz Nathaniel Young, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
In both appearance and taste, its fruit resembles that of a blueberry and offers a splendid snack for wildlife.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
The second season, freed from those constraints, takes a real leap, letting the show settle into being a splendid hangout comedy that gently layers in the quiet existential desperations of growing older.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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Then there’s the saltwater pool, all of the American mid-century and Danish modern furniture, and certainly the magnificent mountain and palm tree views.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thiaw has been magnificent for Newcastle so far and this aberration should not overshadow that, but this was a game too far for the German, who surely requires a rest for the FA Cup tie with Bournemouth on Saturday.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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His was an innings of belligerent brilliance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Of course, the Longhorns derived some of their success from Manning’s individual brilliance.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The mountains look glorious, green, and bizarrely in-your-face.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the late afternoon light, the forest leaves were luminous.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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If luminous primers weren’t your jam either, let this be your sign to finally give this one a try.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Want to capture the majesty of the night sky for yourself?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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