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
“I am very happy you were able to successfully channel the splendor, Koffi; it is no small feat. But your work is far from done.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
It appears to have flourished roughly 3,000 years ago, boasting splendors even more exquisite than those of China’s heralded ancient dynasties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
There’s just one hitch: Though Mossbrae Falls sits less than 2,000 feet from Dunsmuir city limits, there is no easy — or legal — way for the public to access its watery splendors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025
"Goodly splendors await upon your victory. Love, Mr. Milchick."
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2025
In 2008, Mr. Latchford, who had homes in Bangkok and London, collaborated on a book called “Khmer Gold: Gifts for the Gods” that was filled with photos of the ancient splendors he had avidly acquired.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
August arrived with a deepening of all the summertime splendors of New Hampshire.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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