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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the splendor of the huge diamond can scarcely be described
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as in miracle
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 splendor
My intent for this month’s movie column was to review The Brutalist, the three-and-a-half-hour period piece that’s supposedly a throwback to the days of extended cinematic splendor (punctuated by a welcome intermission).
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Ross Douthat, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Virginia Recognizable by its 11,000-square-foot domed conservatory (the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic), the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond offers 50 acres of natural splendor that can be explored all year round.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Things only get less interesting as that love triangles widens into an awkward kind of square, the chiaroscuro splendor of Soderbergh’s cinematography laboring to compensate for a murder-mystery that’s as scattered and impenetrable as Berlin itself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Guests will still find W’s unique playful spirit on display but will now also enjoy a more opulent experience that seamlessly blends the splendor of the natural surroundings with cutting-edge architecture and design.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ross Douthat, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Virginia Recognizable by its 11,000-square-foot domed conservatory (the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic), the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond offers 50 acres of natural splendor that can be explored all year round.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Things only get less interesting as that love triangles widens into an awkward kind of square, the chiaroscuro splendor of Soderbergh’s cinematography laboring to compensate for a murder-mystery that’s as scattered and impenetrable as Berlin itself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Guests will still find W’s unique playful spirit on display but will now also enjoy a more opulent experience that seamlessly blends the splendor of the natural surroundings with cutting-edge architecture and design.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor
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No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The study authors believe the early galaxies may have formed more stars, and stars on a more massive scale, than expected, which would also affect the brightness of the galaxy overall.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits, which is a reasonable increase over the 2,000 nits of peak brightness for last year's phone.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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As hundreds of lightning bugs illuminated the night at Blue Spring, all guests gazed in awe at this natural miracle, noting how remarkable and rare this phenomenon is becoming.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Alabama State's March Madness miracle The Alabama State Hornets men's basketball team has won its first NCAA Tournament game, thanks to a Hail Mary in their First Four victory over the St. Francis Red Flash on Tuesday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
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Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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One of the marvels of the series comes in episode two, when the camera glides from the school to the crime scene in one seamless take.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Both bring a sweet wistfulness to the show with a song about those who might dream but are not destined to receive glory or even a thank-you-for-your service.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gallini, a master carpenter, upgraded the home’s HVAC, refreshed the interiors, and restored the mansard roof to its former glory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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There was a lightness in the air, an energy in their step.—
Jeff Probst,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendor. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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