splendid
adjective
splen·did
ˈsplen-dəd 
splendidly
adverb
splendidness
noun
Examples of splendid in a Sentence
We have a splendid opportunity to do something really useful.
I have some splendid news.
“We'll be coming out to visit over the summer.” “Oh, splendid!”
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In 2014, Messi began with that famously outrageous winner against Bosnia, arguably bettered it against Iran a few days later, with a splendid winner in stoppage time.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
David Wright homered, tripled and matched a Mets record with four extra-base hits to back Matt Harvey’s splendid start in a lopsided 8-0 victory over Philadelphia.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
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23 June 2026
At Van Cleef & Arpels, ancient Egyptian silhouettes are realized in softened but no less splendid formats.
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Jill Newman,
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18 June 2026
Tuscookany runs week-long and three-day cooking holidays across splendid Tuscan villas in Bellorcia, Bellancino, Casa Ombuto and Torre del Tartufo.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
David Wright homered, tripled and matched a Mets record with four extra-base hits to back Matt Harvey’s splendid start in a lopsided 8-0 victory over Philadelphia.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
At Van Cleef & Arpels, ancient Egyptian silhouettes are realized in softened but no less splendid formats.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Tuscookany runs week-long and three-day cooking holidays across splendid Tuscan villas in Bellorcia, Bellancino, Casa Ombuto and Torre del Tartufo.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendid. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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splendid
adjective
splen·did
ˈsplen-dəd
1
: having or showing splendor : brilliant
2
: impressive in beauty, grandeur, or excellence
a splendid job
a splendid palace
3
: excellent
had a splendid time at the beach
splendidly
adverb
splendidness
noun
Etymology
from Latin splendidus "splendid, brilliant," from splendēre "to shine"
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