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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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Liberated from the slim suits of their early years, the group’s fashion grew from hip casual to psychedelic splendor in just 24 months.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Watch Christmas at Dollywood on Peacock Christmas at the Plaza (2019)
Nearly 30 years after New York's Plaza Hotel made its mark on cinematic history with Home Alone 2, Hallmark viewers were treated to its festive splendor once more with 2019's Christmas at the Plaza.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In Paris fans will recognize in all its winter splendor from a recent Christmas episode of the show).
—Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Splendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendor. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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