splendors

plural of splendor
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 Encouraging us to shift our gaze from the wall to our devices — to assume that accursed downward tilt of the neck when splendors abound before our eyes — is simply detrimental. Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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, 10 Apr. 2026 Chic travel brushes and mini combs perfectly illustrate how everyday essentials can feel like small splendors. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 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
  • What to see Among the many natural wonders of the Dordogne, a true highlight is the Padirac Caves.
    James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
  • Told by David Attenborough, and the National Geographic film Ocean with David Attenborough, which examines the wonders of the oceans and threats to marine life from climate change and other environmental ravages.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Yakin marvels at the history of the Chiefs and hopes Switzerland can leave its own timeless mark on Kansas City.
    PJ Green July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
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  • But such concerns recede when a movie has this much heart and humor, not to mention respect for South Sea cultures, inventiveness with their mythology and an infectious sense of wonder at the miracles of nature.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • There are no miracles, no fluke teams that make the semifinals, let alone win it all.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

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“Splendors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendors. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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