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Meanwhile, Fennell lavishes gleefully derisive attention on the splendiferous absurdities of the mansion and its inhabitants.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
The play finishes with one last surprising illusion and one splendiferous profusion of music, and costuming by Dominique Fawn Hill.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
That is until rumblings started arriving on the trade winds approaching Goat Island that the craze of these generational mystics being honored via splendiferous new celebrations was at least in part being subsidized by another hot trend: crowdsourcing.
—al, 13 Feb. 2023
As is true of most Cameron movies, the splendiferous visuals are counterbalanced by often thudding dialogue.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2022
But Soo Hugh's splendiferous adaptation of Min Jin Lee's acclaimed 2017 novel about the Korean diaspora in Japan draws much of its power from moments that are deceptively small.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 27 June 2022
Originally the Morse Theatre and variously thereafter a synagogue, a shoe repair store and most recently a splendiferous jazz club restored by Jennifer Pritzker, the 249-seat Rhapsody Theater reopened Tuesday night in Rogers Park with magic at the forefront of its future.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2022
The Second Reich, styled as heir to the Holy Roman Empire, was revived at the Versailles Palace, a splendiferous symbol of French glory.
—Josef Joffe, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2020
Wear your fanciest duds to this splendiferous gathering for Fancy Nancy fans.
—chicagotribune.com, 21 July 2019
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
The play finishes with one last surprising illusion and one splendiferous profusion of music, and costuming by Dominique Fawn Hill.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
That is until rumblings started arriving on the trade winds approaching Goat Island that the craze of these generational mystics being honored via splendiferous new celebrations was at least in part being subsidized by another hot trend: crowdsourcing.
—al, 13 Feb. 2023
As is true of most Cameron movies, the splendiferous visuals are counterbalanced by often thudding dialogue.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2022
But Soo Hugh's splendiferous adaptation of Min Jin Lee's acclaimed 2017 novel about the Korean diaspora in Japan draws much of its power from moments that are deceptively small.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 27 June 2022
Originally the Morse Theatre and variously thereafter a synagogue, a shoe repair store and most recently a splendiferous jazz club restored by Jennifer Pritzker, the 249-seat Rhapsody Theater reopened Tuesday night in Rogers Park with magic at the forefront of its future.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2022
The Second Reich, styled as heir to the Holy Roman Empire, was revived at the Versailles Palace, a splendiferous symbol of French glory.
—Josef Joffe, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2020
Wear your fanciest duds to this splendiferous gathering for Fancy Nancy fans.
—chicagotribune.com, 21 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendiferous
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Shot on gorgeous 35mm film, this darkly comedic horror flick is a nostalgic cinephile's dream.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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This year, gorgeous examples in sumptuous colors and weaves will bring a storied look to spaces.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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The aesthetic combines mountain luxury with a minimalist design, featuring plush couches, sumptuous blankets, and furnishings that incorporate natural elements to deepen your connection with the surrounding landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bieber isn’t the only one sporting this sumptuous shade of blue on her nails either, some of our favorite nail artists have hopped on it too—plus, blue in all its shades is all over the runways.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Second, that Carrick was genuinely a player of wonderful ability, who was seen as a tremendous talent from a young age.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Giving family members an opportunity to enjoy the cruise at their own pace can go a long way to creating a trip filled with wonderful memories, Denison says.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The food, its presentation and atmosphere is superb (the chef doubles as the DJ choosing music spontaneously based on his mood and the crowd).—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Although the superb New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison (Once Were Warriors, The Book of Boba Fett) is on hand to lend some gravitas to the proceedings, The Wrecking Crew is the sort of fun but forgettable action movie trifle that at least knows which side its popcorn is buttered.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sergio’s works feature in most five-star Sicilian hotels and resplendent private homes and even appeared in the HBO Max series The White Lotus.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Cappella Palatina inside the Palazzo dei Normanni is a resplendent example of local architecture that glitters with intricate gold Byzantine mosaics.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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The company’s eponymous founder, one of Charleston’s richest men, went on to build the city’s most luxurious hotel, the Mills House.—
Eugene Robinson,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Paris, Robbie slipped into a custom Chanel couture gown made of luxurious red velvet, with a corseted bodice, bustle, and flowing train—a piece that looks right off the set of the forthcoming film.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Equally indulgent is the flâneur suite that is accompanied by a palatial terrace complete with a Japanese garden with a soaking tub overlooking the New York skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Just as palatial is the gleaming white 27,000-square-foot spa.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Splendiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendiferous. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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