SPLENDOR Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

splendor

noun

ˈsplen-dər

Definition of splendor

as in majesty

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence

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as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light the splendor of the huge diamond can scarcely be described

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as in miracle

something extraordinary or surprising some of the many splendors of the reign of Tutankhamen are on display in this new travelling exhibition

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Recent Examples of splendor Interiors celebrate a sense of Baroque maximalism that may seem at odds with the surrounding Basque nature, but is meant to evoke the Belle Époque splendor that San Sebastián is famous for. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, Mandu is a treasure trove of cultural richness and architectural splendor. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 The screenings are places for Ghibli fans, new and old, to congregate and immerse themselves in the natural splendor of the films. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for splendor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendor

Noun

The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

But even if miracle funding were to arrive to help homeowners like Pyne with the essential work, there is a deep sense of grief for the work itself.

— Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
No one is expecting miracles this season, even with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new players in the team.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of miracle

Noun

Though the character is based on the author, the rest of this smart thriller’s story is fictionalized, a playful metatake that serves as both an ode to Highsmith’s brilliance and a twisty ride that’s sure to leave audiences surprised.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
The richest and most watched football league in the world will bring us brilliance, talent, glitz and jamboree.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

The Aurzen Zip is a marvel of engineering, packing bright, colorful images, easy connectivity, and a full 90 minutes of battery life into its tiny shell.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
These detectors are modern marvels in their own right and represent the culmination of a long heritage of new technology that enables new discoveries.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of marvel

Noun

Owen Wolff, 21, was just a small child back then, watching his father play for MLS glory and represent America with the United States Men’s National Team.

— PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
How an Iowa baker turned backyard raspberries into State Fair glory, with recipe.

— Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

Its native structure, the twenty-two-episode season, has become a rarity in the industry, as has its default lightness.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Citruses, like bergamot and orange rind, give vanilla a bright and airy lightness, whereas aromatic notes, like lavender and geranium, smell like a garden growing around vanilla orchid vines.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026