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
Some even mention "hours-long performances that recreate the splendour of the Silk Road".
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 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
Then demand if Sheba’s queen E’er can banish from her thought All the splendour she has seen, All the knowledge thou hast taught?
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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