as in magnificent
very bright and attractive
She looked resplendent in her green evening gown.
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Recent Examples of resplendent
Taylor Hill and South Korean DJ Peggy Gou were also resplendent as guests of the innovative Dutch designer.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Her room sits on a hillside that sweeps down to a stretch of beach, and from there the land, dotted with structures that seem to be swimming among the resplendent palm trees, sweeps back uphill again.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Three young men with resplendent Afros pose by a Spanish Harlem tenement that has been adorned with a vibrant street mural.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Precious Lee donned a resplendent Theophilio gown in a dark purple tone paired with a headpiece that was quite compelling.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Her room sits on a hillside that sweeps down to a stretch of beach, and from there the land, dotted with structures that seem to be swimming among the resplendent palm trees, sweeps back uphill again.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Three young men with resplendent Afros pose by a Spanish Harlem tenement that has been adorned with a vibrant street mural.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Precious Lee donned a resplendent Theophilio gown in a dark purple tone paired with a headpiece that was quite compelling.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resplendent
Adjective
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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Order a drink, admire the master carpentry, and unwind with views of the beautiful garden.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The lead grew to 3-1 at 1:57 of the third with one of the most beautiful goals of the season.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Also make sure to stop in at the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, which features gorgeous Florida landscapes by native son A.E.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Check out the indoor and outdoor spas after your hike up Bartlett Mountain or regain your energy with a BBQ feast on the gorgeous two-story outdoor terrace.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Puff sleeves are always elegant, helping to dress up any outfit no matter what it’s paired with.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My fellow guests were relaxed, friendly, and simply excited to be having a lovely holiday at sea.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Eggs are lovely, smooth, elegant, and the subject of fine art.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bryson DeChambeau DeChambeau does little wrong, and he’s been exquisite in every facet this week.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Beautiful and stunning but very subtle at the same time.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Resplendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resplendent. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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