SPLENDOROUS 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 The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 For pet lovers, the only thing that could make the expansive network of more than 400 stunning parks more worthwhile is if each and every one allowed dogs to partake in the outdoor splendor. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Over the years, the visuals dramatically improve, from snuff film aesthetics to confidently silly splendor. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 New Belmont Park reopening With Aqueduct falling into disrepair and losing much of its splendor, many hope a modern Belmont will once against make horse racing a family destination. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for splendor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor

Noun

On the Vietnam side (Ban Gioc), there are several smaller waterfalls to the side that add to the majesty.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Knowing there are other places in our solar system to witness total eclipses of our star does nothing to reduce the awe and majesty of this amazing sight.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

Slim loafers contrast your outfit’s baggy proportions, and white socks provide just the right pop of brightness.

— India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
The glasses feature dual micro OLED displays that combine to bring a merged 1920 x 1080 display in front of your eyes, with 1,200 nits of peak brightness and a 120-Hz refresh rate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

If there is an age limit on magic and miracles, Messi keeps missing the memo.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Health influencers and online clinics have been touting its benefits well beyond what current evidence suggests, promoting it as a miracle substance akin to an elixir of well-being.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

At rocky spots along the shoreline, pick your way around Asilomar’s tide pools and marvel at the incredible diversity of the marine life within.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
But for music nerds, the real marvel of the Québécois duo Angine de Poitrine is its arrestingly masterful microtonality.

— Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026