splendor
noun
splen·dor
ˈsplen-dər 
1
a
: great brightness or luster : brilliancy
b
: magnificence, pomp
2
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
Examples of splendor in a Sentence
The palace had lost much of its original splendor.
the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The movie is a quietly exuberant outburst of self-revelation, a coming-of-age tale full of passion and gratitude for the cultural and natural splendors of his home town.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Here's how travelers can preserve the splendor for everyone.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
And while historic cities abound all across Castile and Leon, few destinations can match the splendor of Burgos, a scenic settlement that offers the perfect blend of eye-catching architecture and upscale restaurants.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendor. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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splendor
noun
splen·dor
ˈsplen-dər
1
: great brightness : brilliance
the splendor of the sun
2
: pomp sense 1, glory
the splendor of ancient Rome
3
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
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