splendid
Example Sentences
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“It goes on to say the speaker predicted the triumphant election of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in next month’s election ‘by a splendid popular majority.’”
From Literature
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Overlooking the main yacht harbor, my room’s view was splendid; its location ideal for someone who planned to get around by foot or bus.
Our critic said it’s an opera “replete with vocal fireworks and splendid tunes.”
This team is no different, with several songs reaching iconic status simply based on the splendid feats that spring from their chords.
From Los Angeles Times
In fairness, the “American Masters” installment is a tribute, not a term paper — and it’s a splendid homage at that.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.