splendor
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The author of ‘Queens and Kings’ on books that unveil the lives of English royalty, from Tudor splendor to Victorian household intrigues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The dancers, costumed in their Saturday evening black-and-white vintage best, added to the parading splendor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
As if these athletes are somehow the pinnacle of military splendor.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Nathaniel Dance, whose style was influenced by studies in Rome, depicted Frederick, Lord North—the prime minister who bungled America policy on the king’s behalf—in double-chinned, robes-of-state splendor in 1773-74.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Concentrated particles of the splendor are floating around us, sparkling like diamonds turned to dust.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Even more splendors open up if you time your trip right.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Goodly splendors await upon your victory. Love, Mr. Milchick."
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2025
But in his wake, he leaves behind a trail of splendors — and this movie, even for its flaws, is one of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
Crucially, his fascination with the horrors and splendors of the world runs neck and neck with his skepticism.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023
To Jo’s lively fancy, this fine house seemed a kind of enchanted palace, full of splendors and delights which no one enjoyed.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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