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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My first thought was that great ancestors of this peafowl must have paraded their plumage when the palace itself was in all its splendor; delighting the residents with their haunting calls.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Appreciate the Columbia River Gorge’s natural splendor while catching some wind and waves on the water, hiking to waterfalls, or cycling through rocky tunnels.
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This remarkable image shows the two men in intense discussion surrounded by the marble splendor of St. Peter's Basilica as the world gathered to remember Francis.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Whether you’re drawn to dynamic mixed-media works, sharp political commentary, or vivid reimaginings of the natural world, these exhibitions offer both visual splendor and critical reflection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
Appreciate the Columbia River Gorge’s natural splendor while catching some wind and waves on the water, hiking to waterfalls, or cycling through rocky tunnels.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
This remarkable image shows the two men in intense discussion surrounded by the marble splendor of St. Peter's Basilica as the world gathered to remember Francis.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for splendor
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendor. Accessed 12 Jun. 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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