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
The splendors of autumn are waiting to be discovered here—both the small details and the sweeping views.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendors
Noun
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However, enjoying all these wonders won't come cheap, with the highest prices for gym memberships, movie tickets, public transportation and meals out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spectacular planet gatherings, eclipses, and Saturn’s opposition are among the many marvels on the horizon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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More than 47 miles of trails feature quintessential Gozitan buildings, such as baroque churches and Punic-age ruins, as well as geological marvels like Wied il-Mielaħ and the deep-cut Għasri Valley.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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Good on Iain for pulling out two miracles in one show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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News spread that the fabric was believed to have once wrapped the body of Christ, and the Shroud was said to cause miracles.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Splendors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendors. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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