SPLENDOR Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

splendor

noun

ˈsplen-dər

Definition of splendor

as in majesty

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence

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as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light the splendor of the huge diamond can scarcely be described

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as in miracle

something extraordinary or surprising some of the many splendors of the reign of Tutankhamen are on display in this new travelling exhibition

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Recent Examples of splendor Its storytelling economy is just as crafty, finding splendor with humble tools, and distills Parton’s whole persona into one perfect song. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 After spending time looking at the three clusters, sweep your binoculars along the splendor of the winter Milky Way, in which Auriga sits. — Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Beyond its architectural splendor, Gran Vía offers world-class shopping, from international flagship stores to local boutiques, while its historic theaters host Broadway musicals and classic plays. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, Mandu is a treasure trove of cultural richness and architectural splendor. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for splendor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor

Noun

Renowned for the endangered, conservation craft of Japanning (lacquerwork), Riddell has always found inspiration in the natural world’s sublimely lethal majesty.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

It's also got a new Core Lighting Plus feature that adds vivid color to the screen, and the 1,000-nit peak-brightness display helps enhance contrast between the lightest and darkest tones.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
At this stage, astronomers can determine how the rock is spinning based upon changes in brightness.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

In a city where the sidewalks are full of people who’ve either made their name or come hoping to, the real miracle downtown was the quiet return of the ordinary.

— Susan Watts, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
In a culture of aggregation and AI summary, the stiffest original thinking still feels as supple as a tone poem, and genuine intellectual ambition akin to a secular miracle.

— Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

Marcus King has the keen ability to balance technical brilliance with authenticity, gratitude and honesty.

— John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
Osorio has shown individual brilliance and star quality, but at a lower level and different style of division than the Premier League.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Here, age-old traditions fuse with contemporary flavors, archaeological marvels meet modernist museums, rugged peaks are juxtaposed against verdant plains, and stretches of sandy shorelines lead to charming inland villages.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
In 1959, Disneyland debuted an attraction that was, at the time, a technical and fantastical marvel.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of marvel

Noun

Michigan came away looking like the greedy usurper that stole Western Michigan’s moment of glory, even if the Wolverines had nothing to do with the Big Ten replay procedure.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Watching from the sideline in a Boomer red shirt and a cowboy hat was Bradshaw, the past watching the future, understanding and appreciating the opportunity, the pressure and the glory as only someone in the small quarterback fraternity can.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026