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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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2
as in excellent
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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Golf fans are certain to delight in the property’s 18-hole lakeside course, with splendid views of El Yunque National Forest found all throughout the area, while the athletically-inclined are welcome to hit the tennis courts or spend an hour at the fitness center.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The Padres wore their splendid brown road tops yesterday for just the fifth time this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
Nembhard is also a splendid point-of-attack defender (95th percentile Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus, per Dunks & Threes), but he isn’t suited for handling stronger assignments.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Eve’s traumatic childhood loss is seen in an exciting opening sequence, in which divers with crossbows emerge from the sea and promptly wipe out guards at a splendid coastal villa.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Golf fans are certain to delight in the property’s 18-hole lakeside course, with splendid views of El Yunque National Forest found all throughout the area, while the athletically-inclined are welcome to hit the tennis courts or spend an hour at the fitness center.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The Padres wore their splendid brown road tops yesterday for just the fifth time this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
Nembhard is also a splendid point-of-attack defender (95th percentile Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus, per Dunks & Threes), but he isn’t suited for handling stronger assignments.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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This bona fide natural wonder supports a dazzling array of wildlife, including nearly 500 bird species and north of 130,000 elephants, the largest population of any country in Africa.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Thanks to the intricate texture of the lens, the lights provide a warm, starburst-like pattern that illuminates the surrounding area and looks dazzling to the eye.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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McDavid's individual brilliance still hasn't, with Florida denying the Oilers a Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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The '80s and '90s were full of near-comebacks, false starts, flashes of brilliance under layers of confusion.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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For contemporary art with cocktails and pizza, head to the glorious gardens at the Four Seasons hotel with an ongoing sculpture exhibition and a lovely terrace restaurant. 3.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The Park Ji-hoon cameo K-dramas have a glorious tradition of random actor cameos shoehorned into the main plot in creative ways.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In each, Agrippina is dead, luminous, in opulent jewelry or surrounded by fine furs and cloths.—
Diana Arterian
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Not just the owner of some of the best eyebrows of the moment, the ‘Levitating’ singer has the kind of clear, luminous skin that most of us can only dream of.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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