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splendour

British  
/ ˈsplɛndə /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being splendid

  2. heraldry a representation of the sun with rays and a human face

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

“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

Once tipped as a future world leader by Time magazine, Jay was later installed in splendour as Her Majesty's ambassador to the US.

From BBC Sep. 22, 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

His splendour had been obvious, even through the envy and suspicion of those he had conquered.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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