splendor
noun
splen·dor
ˈsplen-dər 
1
a
: great brightness or luster : brilliancy
b
: magnificence, pomp
2
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
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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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Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
What to know Fall splendor: Where to see vibrant fall colors around Indiana
2024 Trick-or-treating safety tips from IMPD this Halloween
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department offered several safety tips for trick-or-treating on Halloween.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
This is a searing drama with an abundance of style and hallucinatory visual splendor, but one in which every choice feels deliberate and meaningful, too.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
Very little of that is the direct byproduct of Hield’s own splendor (the Warriors have had great opponent shooting luck in his minutes, and over half of his minutes have been shared with the venerable gatekeeper, Draymond Green).
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendor. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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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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