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 Editor Cam McLauchlin never cuts them into mere blitzes of limbs and blood, though DP Katelin Arizmendi’s acidic palette of yellows, greens and corporeal streaks of red does lend the realism a kind of pop-art splendor. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Affleck is clearly trying for something closer to poetry here, hoping the film’s visual splendor and its heightened dialogue would convey profundity. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 Marvel at the color explosion from over 800 trail miles, or peer down across the splendor from high-elevation surrounding perches like Dolly Sods. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 In this 1985 novel, recently reissued by NYRB, Louise has returned to the splendor and decay of New Orleans, where one drunken yet charming Southern gentleman in particular catches her eye. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splendor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor

Noun

Take in the majesty of Victoria Falls, enjoy a safari stop at Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, and venture into Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with expert guides to view the country’s famous mountain gorillas.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2026
Thankfully, the lunar disk will set a few hours after midnight, leaving a window of beautifully dark sky before dawn in which to enjoy the full majesty of the annual meteor shower.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

They are essentially eliminated from the postseason, unless a miracle happens.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
At that time, childhood disease killed a lot of babies and children, so for any child to survive childhood was already a miracle, and for two prodigies to survive their childhood to become musicians and meet in Moscow was quite a miracle.

— Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering façade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation—or her doom.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Seen as a five-tool star, Mondesí had moments of brilliance with the Royals, but also struggled with injuries.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

The kick stage is somewhat of an engineering marvel in itself.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
There's no shortage of modern marvels and breathtaking landscapes to behold in the US, which leads us to ask, how does a destination gain recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of marvel

Noun

As for Glee, perhaps the character played by Grammy-winning Finneas O’Connell (brother and music producer of Billie Eilish), could go up in a blaze of glory.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
In a surprise move, the American Film Market, traditional home to mainstream cinema in all its schlocky glory, is going upscale arthouse.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

The steel, aged-effect metal and highly polished surfaces create a contrast between rawness and precision, while the transparency of the facade lends lightness to the flagship’s compact, block-like form.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
This wonderful Syrah is a blend of 94 percent Syrah and 6 percent Viognier to add a bit of lightness.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026