resplendent

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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

"You're killing it," declared Lulu, resplendent in a white tassled suit, leaning in for a hug.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Washington turned out to be the ideal radical expansionist to follow in Boulez’s footsteps for the new LACMA, with a resplendent enlargement of his 2018 half-hour EP, “Harmony of Difference.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

Tire high officers arrived in a body; Maester Aemon leaning on Clydas, Ser Alliser cold-eyed and grim, Lord Commander Mormont resplendent in a black wool dou-blet with silvered bearclaw fastenings.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin