- a variation of splendor.
splendour
Britishnoun
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the state or quality of being splendid
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heraldry a representation of the sun with rays and a human face
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"If there were a toll in Malacca, Singapore would lose some of its splendour and its status as a hub of East Asia," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
In all their splendour, look like a temple to science.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
“Compact yet beautifully expansive, Orbital invites us to observe the Earth’s splendour, whilst reflecting on the individual and collective value of every human life,” the Booker Prize judges wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024
With pomp and splendour, China has welcomed more than 50 Africans leaders to Beijing this week for a summit to strengthen ties at a time of increasing political and economic turmoil around the world.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024
On this last evening, I dressed myself out in my new clothes for their delight, and sat in my splendour until bedtime.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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