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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a splendid mansion in the Georgian style
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
the restaurant's chef can always be relied upon to prepare a splendid dinner
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as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light
a splendid diamond that must have been worth a king's ransom
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Recent Examples of splendid
Or have Michael Douglas beckon me to his room at the splendid Hotel Pupp to give Variety a scoop about his latest film?
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025
On the palate, the wine has splendid depth and width, just as its Cabernet Sauvignon offspring so often does in Napa; the difference is a lightness of touch here, an aerial grace, and a lithe ease of line to the tannins; the acidity remains tenderly supportive.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Colors pop with splendid promise, but the raw indifference of the natural world remains.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Rodón wasn’t the only Yankee who continued to be the best version of himself on Monday, as Trent Grisham extended his splendid start to the season with a two-run homer off Nick Pivetta in the third inning for his ninth longball.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025
On the palate, the wine has splendid depth and width, just as its Cabernet Sauvignon offspring so often does in Napa; the difference is a lightness of touch here, an aerial grace, and a lithe ease of line to the tannins; the acidity remains tenderly supportive.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Colors pop with splendid promise, but the raw indifference of the natural world remains.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Rodón wasn’t the only Yankee who continued to be the best version of himself on Monday, as Trent Grisham extended his splendid start to the season with a two-run homer off Nick Pivetta in the third inning for his ninth longball.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendid
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And while in Reims, be sure to visit the magnificent Cathédrale de Reims.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Guest stars like Bob Odenkirk, Andy Samberg, Sam Richardson, and Patti Harrison bring magnificent energy to their segments, but the show's success primarily hinges on Robinson's unique sensibilities as a performer.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Music City is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with another dazzling fireworks display and concert.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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The Fourth of July, also referred to as Independence Day, has been celebrated across the United States since 1776 — and nearly 250 years later, big cities, small towns, counties and states alike continue to cap off the night with dazzling displays of fireworks.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Held at Palisade’s Riverbend Park, this event is a glorious celebration of our state’s wine scene.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Hit the ground running like Iron Man with this line of coffee in all its glorious forms — pods, instant, ground, and whole bean.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Glowing collarbones, shimmering shoulders, and luminous legs are all part of the summer story.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The color in the glass is a delicate but luminous pale pink, with reflections reminiscent of rose petals or light salmon.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Thanks to the new uniforms, quotable lines, and epic space battles, Wrath of Khan is the best film with which to hook new fans.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The green and red striped side from Rio however, move on, to an epic quarter final fixture against the winner of Manchester City vs Al Hilal.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Beyond features a farewell to Nimoy’s Spock and an image of Shatner’s crew from The Undiscovered Country, and otherwise has terrific character moments (particularly between Quinto and Karl Urban) and great action beats (like Kirk saving the day with the help of the Beastie Boys).—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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