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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
Chic travel brushes and mini combs perfectly illustrate how everyday essentials can feel like small splendors.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The splendor of this park shines through the extraordinary views from the many hiking trails and granite domes, including Moro Rock.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2026, the Orient Express is due to return to its original Paris–Istanbul route, fully restored to its Art Deco splendor.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Höss lived there in splendor with his wife and five children while directing the murder of a million Jews.
—Elliott Broidy, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The splendor of this park shines through the extraordinary views from the many hiking trails and granite domes, including Moro Rock.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2026, the Orient Express is due to return to its original Paris–Istanbul route, fully restored to its Art Deco splendor.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Höss lived there in splendor with his wife and five children while directing the murder of a million Jews.
—Elliott Broidy, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor
Noun
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Beyond the scale and majesty of meals in the main dining room, Mohonk understands the power of the treat, turning snack time into another chance to offer more to the experience.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Now, that’s not actually where the band first performed the song live, but then there are no music venues more photogenic than Red Rocks, its visual majesty showcased via sweeping drone shots.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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But cinema brings something like brightness and hope.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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As a teenager Acutis used his tech savvy to create a website that listed Eucharistic miracles.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are no miracle cures for COVID-19, including dietary supplements.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Harvard was almost another planet, one of brilliance, privilege, and financial ease.—
Lloyd Blankfein,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even his critics were forced to confess as much and admire his brilliance.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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Seward marvels over a cream Zoran jacket, and tries on a khaki wool cape designed by Gianni Versace for Italian label Callaghan in the early ‘80s.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not to friends and family who believed he was destined to restore the ‘Huskers to their glory days.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The passion reflects a tradition in the Confucian belt of East Asia that the path to glory is to study.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Finally, don’t rinse—simply leave the product in your hair and reap the benefits of smoothness, hydration, and lightness.—
Claire West,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Underscoring the importance of this new development, Loro Piana is unveiling a dedicated digital and print campaign focusing on the lightness of the fabrics.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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