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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
Right out of the gate, food becomes an important symbol of all the splendor there is to life – splendor that Scrooge has, thus far, shut out.
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Adam Roberts
may 20, Literary Hub, 20 May 2025
In this case, the unique visual splendor of the original — rendering Hawaiian landscapes in a gorgeous and idiosyncratic watercolor animation — is replaced by the easy blandness of a Disney Channel movie.
—Brandon Yu, New York Times, 20 May 2025
My first thought was that great ancestors of this peafowl must have paraded their plumage when the palace itself was in all its splendor; delighting the residents with their haunting calls.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Whether you’re drawn to dynamic mixed-media works, sharp political commentary, or vivid reimaginings of the natural world, these exhibitions offer both visual splendor and critical reflection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
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Adam Roberts
may 20, Literary Hub, 20 May 2025
In this case, the unique visual splendor of the original — rendering Hawaiian landscapes in a gorgeous and idiosyncratic watercolor animation — is replaced by the easy blandness of a Disney Channel movie.
—Brandon Yu, New York Times, 20 May 2025
My first thought was that great ancestors of this peafowl must have paraded their plumage when the palace itself was in all its splendor; delighting the residents with their haunting calls.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Whether you’re drawn to dynamic mixed-media works, sharp political commentary, or vivid reimaginings of the natural world, these exhibitions offer both visual splendor and critical reflection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for splendor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor
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While some of these women have officially earned their crowns in the Disney princess canon, other heroines like Elsa from Frozen (2013) and Mirabel from Encanto (2021) have essentially become honorary majesties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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And despite his passing, his musical and cultural significance is guaranteed to continue, with the consistency and majesty of waves rolling across the sea.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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To qualify as a bolide, an incoming meteor must reach the brightness of Venus, which, like the moon, is often visible in the daytime sky.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The display is configurable with nine different color schemes, adjustable brightness and more.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Don’t just pray for a miracle, but be realistic and find the right plan.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Exactly in that single sentence, all of Matt's brilliance tied up into this one thing.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Expect moments of clarity and flashes of brilliance to illuminate your path.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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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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The new see-through marvels of the Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface add to Vacheron’s rich history of minute repeaters and complications, and like the Solaria, is a piece unique for one collector to savor.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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An architectural marvel, the Link is the world’s longest cantilever, floating between two towers like a futuristic sky bridge.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When the theme arrived in the cellos, Guerrero maintained their levity and grace throughout the movement — and, in fact, throughout much of the piece, bringing an aerodynamic lightness even to the symphony’s final cadence.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling While the bolster gives support and balance to the knife, the lightness of the bolster-free Japanese knives offers ergonomic benefits.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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