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
The drama of the trial, which could not be streamed in video, was also brought to life throughout by sketch artist Vicki Behringer, who painstakingly captured it in water-coloured splendour each day.
From BBC ● May 15, 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
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
There, Margaret, the sun is for ever visible, its broad disk just skirting the horizon and diffusing a perpetual splendour.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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