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

That could be a long time coming, even as visitors continue to wonder at the resplendent feathered headdress, a marvel from an era shrouded in the mists of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

This is art so discerning and resplendent that it makes its spectator feel grateful just to witness it, a reminder that being alive is a cherished gift.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

The woman’s house was beautiful too, with wide, resplendent windows reflecting the daylight on every side, making it glitter and shine majestically.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall