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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a splendid mansion in the Georgian style
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the restaurant's chef can always be relied upon to prepare a splendid dinner
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as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light
a splendid diamond that must have been worth a king's ransom
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Recent Examples of splendid
That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
This seven-story building in the heart of downtown contains several museums, a living reef aquarium, and Six and Sky Rooftop Grille, where guests can take in splendid views of the Roanoke Valley while dining on seafood and steak.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
But while the Ritz carried on in the same splendid fashion as always, the Crillon blasted off in search of something new.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
London shows are off to a splendid start.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
This seven-story building in the heart of downtown contains several museums, a living reef aquarium, and Six and Sky Rooftop Grille, where guests can take in splendid views of the Roanoke Valley while dining on seafood and steak.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
But while the Ritz carried on in the same splendid fashion as always, the Crillon blasted off in search of something new.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
London shows are off to a splendid start.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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This trail and several others with magnificent towering rain forest and coastal views can be found at this 2,484-acre state park a 10-minute drive south of Cannon Beach.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Sea-facing rooms have views of passing ships, cavorting dolphins and the magnificent sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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The immortalisation of the World Cup’s greatest side The Brazil team that won the World Cup in 1970 is widely considered the best in international history, with the side immortalised by a glorious style of play, the advent of colour television and their blazing yellow shirts.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The cat-eye effect brings a rippling, water-like effect to the shade, made for you water signs who always feel most at home in something a little fluid, a little luminous, and just a bit magical.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Even if Holloway wins, there would seemingly be a solid setup for a rematch after their epic UFC 300 meeting.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendid. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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