as in wonders
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 splendors
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
Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
See Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and Zack Snyder’s DCEU films, which for all their engrossing storytelling and visual splendors are militaristic fantasies of power and control with a splash of Ayn Randian exceptionalism.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The splendors of autumn are waiting to be discovered here—both the small details and the sweeping views.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
With a station stop along Metro North Railroad’s Harlem line, the New York Botanical Garden is another city green space full of flowers, plants, trees and other horticultural splendors.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After a two-year entry restriction that was lifted earlier this year, international travelers are flocking back to explore the splendors the country has to offer.
—Tokyo Halfie, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
See Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and Zack Snyder’s DCEU films, which for all their engrossing storytelling and visual splendors are militaristic fantasies of power and control with a splash of Ayn Randian exceptionalism.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The splendors of autumn are waiting to be discovered here—both the small details and the sweeping views.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
With a station stop along Metro North Railroad’s Harlem line, the New York Botanical Garden is another city green space full of flowers, plants, trees and other horticultural splendors.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After a two-year entry restriction that was lifted earlier this year, international travelers are flocking back to explore the splendors the country has to offer.
—Tokyo Halfie, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendors
Noun
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As for people online who claim peptides have worked wonders for them, the placebo effect is a possible explanation, says Mendias, the rehabilitation expert.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Made from a soft and stretchy cotton blend, the pair hugs in all the right places and works wonders in the butt-lifting department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It was perceived as a day of opportunity for tenants, who shuffled among apartments in search of places that were larger, better located, or appointed with marvels of the day such as hot water, flush toilets, or electric lighting.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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When complete, the skyscraper will join other architectural marvels in Jeddah, such as the Penang Floating Mosque and Al Balad, the town’s historic center featuring homes from coral.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Baby of the Year brings together proud parents nationwide to share their little miracles and raise awareness for a worthy cause.—
Sydney Cisco,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Don’t expect any beauty miracles by adding banana peels to your skincare routine though.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Splendors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendors. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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