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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The journey itself becomes a photographic odyssey, with each turn revealing new vistas of natural splendor.
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This hat narrowly avoids the bottom of the list — not for its beauty or its splendor, but rather for its contribution to the narrative.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
The journey itself becomes a photographic odyssey, with each turn revealing new vistas of natural splendor.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This hat narrowly avoids the bottom of the list — not for its beauty or its splendor, but rather for its contribution to the narrative.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
With its dedication to conservation, Congaree offers an eco-conscious retreat into South Carolina’s natural splendor.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 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 13 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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