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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.
—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
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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
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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Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Tabitha Brown, Nina Westbrook, Anna Malaika Tubbs and Mara Brock Akil are a gorgeous girl group at the 4th Annual Women's Wellness Brunch on May 29 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The rooms The 65 rooms (including 17 suites) are subtly sumptuous, like staying at the not-so-humble home of a scion of an Istanbul dynasty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Delisle was fiery and wonderful, but the angel came later.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The retro American bar—with its picture windows right on the river—is a wonderful spot for a glass of fizz or a vintage Negroni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Are Henry James’s heroines, surely among the most extraordinary female characters in literary history, really one-dimensional idols?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Meaning that even with the curious and disorienting turn of the signage, Arrowhead still figures to be resplendent in the worldwide spotlight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Brighton’s graphic is resplendent with greener, thicker lines.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Today, Sagamore belongs to the Opal Collection, which has luxurious properties up and down the East Coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Royal and Presidential Suites have separate living rooms, more palatial decor, and past guest lists that read like a United Nations roll call.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Splendiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendiferous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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