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Recent Examples of splendiferous
More splendiferous even than the Kravitz Center ballroom, where the president recently took to a Forum Club of the Palm Beaches podium.
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Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
In a show where style becomes substance, Qween Jean’s costume designs offer one splendiferous fashion after another, topped by stunning hair and wig designs by Nikiya Mathis.
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Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
During the late-19th-century period depicted, New York City and Newport alike were grand, blank canvases upon which the wealthy were able to erect massive and splendiferous testaments to their liquidity.
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Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Aug. 2025
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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.
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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.
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al,
13 Feb. 2023
As is true of most Cameron movies, the splendiferous visuals are counterbalanced by often thudding dialogue.
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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.
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Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
27 June 2022
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
In a show where style becomes substance, Qween Jean’s costume designs offer one splendiferous fashion after another, topped by stunning hair and wig designs by Nikiya Mathis.
—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
During the late-19th-century period depicted, New York City and Newport alike were grand, blank canvases upon which the wealthy were able to erect massive and splendiferous testaments to their liquidity.
—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Aug. 2025
Video From The New Yorker To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Meanwhile, Fennell lavishes gleefully derisive attention on the splendiferous absurdities of the mansion and its inhabitants.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendiferous
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But, expecting parents who are soccer fans can draw inspiration from the beautiful game with a gorgeous baby name inspired by the sport’s past and present stars.
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Today will be gorgeous with partly sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 70s with low humidity.
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And to top it off, sumptuous & delicious food made in the local style.
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Less than two minutes later, Messi lost the ball near the halfway line and a France move ended with a sumptuous, crushing Mbappe volley hitting the back of the net.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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The pinnacle of Napoleon III architecture, the resplendent Palais Garnier opera house is opulent from every angle.
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Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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The French Riviera is the setting this time, with Château de la Messardière, a 19th-century palatial home turned sprawling Côte d’Azur resort, taking center stage.
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The historic and palatial building was carefully restored in 2025, including frescos, towering columns, and gold detailing, and a hotel was added to keep up with the booming wellness tourism industry.
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