as in magnificent
very bright and attractive
She looked resplendent in her green evening gown.
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Recent Examples of resplendent
Credit is due to the pop savvy Tesfaye has accrued over the years, and the crack team of songwriters and producers he’s assembled, for the more resplendent moments of Hurry Up Tomorrow.
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Sure enough, at around 5.30 p.m., Lisa emerged, resplendent in a sweeping pink satin Louis Vuitton gown and Bvlgari jewels, and without so much as a single bead of sweat on her forehead.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Inside, Yamamoto-san was resplendent in another seersucker suit, this one light blue, a dark-blue pocket square providing contrast.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with resplendent frescoes some 2,000 years ago.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Sure enough, at around 5.30 p.m., Lisa emerged, resplendent in a sweeping pink satin Louis Vuitton gown and Bvlgari jewels, and without so much as a single bead of sweat on her forehead.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Inside, Yamamoto-san was resplendent in another seersucker suit, this one light blue, a dark-blue pocket square providing contrast.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with resplendent frescoes some 2,000 years ago.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resplendent
Adjective
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The first was a breathtaking walk through the magnificent redwoods at Redwoods Treewalk.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These are not the magnificent Hollywood of 1930s cinema but silly people doing silly things for laughs with exaggerated reactions more typical of the previous silent movie decade.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Tonight’s column marks the glorious return of Lady Gaga, who is pulling double duty as host and musical guest.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The showcase also marked the glorious return of pro wrestler Jade Cargill, who had been absent from WWE TV since she was attacked backstage on Friday Night SmackDown in November.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rather, this sensible, sensitive, and sometimes quite beautiful portrayal of modern animal husbandry wants to reveal the secretive process of how meat lands on your plate.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 10-track album is full of gorgeous harmonies and fun, saucy funk (check the title track) that will absolutely inspire some ass-shaking, but which also feels mature and deeply considered.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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The town is also home to several gorgeous natural preserves, a vibrant historic downtown with a shockingly robust art scene, and plenty of write-home-about dining and lodging options.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Timeless Brilliance environment showcased exquisite diamond jewels from the collection of heritage gem and jewelry dealer Ernst Färber, which was founded in Munich in 1692.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Red Room establishes an impressive, grand introduction to the store, and is gracefully merchandised with footwear on exquisite circular onyx tables.—
David Moin,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nebbiolo grapes for this stunning wine are grown on 45-year-old vines and hail from the Colonnello vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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March has finally arrived, bringing with it a suite of stunning new tracks from some of the biggest stars in music — but which ones are your favorites this week?—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Resplendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resplendent. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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