resplendent

Example Sentences

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The earl of Arundel’s tomb expresses the grim realities beneath the era’s facade of chivalry: Above, he is depicted resplendent in full armor; below, as a gaunt cadaver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The feature had aimed "to create a sumptuous and resplendent atmosphere", the hotel's parent company said in a filing Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Prop Hannah Botterman, whose physio-enforced ban on knee sliding was lifted for the post-match celebrations, sat in the centre, resplendent in a red cowboy hat.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

It was the last work in a resplendent Sunday morning program that Chase described as “multi-spiritual” and “multi-species.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

“It’s the resplendent quetzal,” I said, shifting my weight from one foot to another.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez