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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the graduation party went splendidly
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as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light
the windjammer's splendidly white sails billowed against a deep blue sky
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Recent Examples of splendidly
Gerbera daisies abhor overhead irrigation that can lead to mildew problems and grow splendidly when surrounded by gravel or wood chips.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Before attending the show, Streep and Wintour, 75, met each other and the pair appeared to get along splendidly, as seen in a video posted on Instagram by Vogue.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis got along splendidly on the set of Black Swan — despite director Darren Aronofsky's best efforts.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And talking of hackers and Windows, both came together rather splendidly in Las Vegas at the Black Hat hacking conference where it was demonstrated how the Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in security could be bypassed by a threat actor injecting their own images into the process.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The album presentation was just the beginning, with 20 more splendidly and lovingly played songs that followed.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Since then, Ukrainian forces have been able to use hammer-and-anvil tactics splendidly to Kyiv’s advantage—not only in defending against Russia’s initial incursion but also in rolling back Russian forces, even in areas of the east that were far better defended.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendidly
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
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The sweater is thin and worked great when layered over a T-shirt during 60-degree Fahrenheit days.—
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Reuters — Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.—
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The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.—
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If the guide as a whole doesn’t reflect the full story of the American South, at least two brightly shining stars do.—
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
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So how did the beloved brand land on something so deliciously Southern for their newest flavor?—
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
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Per Sē contrasts the delightfully retro, lipstick-y aroma of orris butter with a fresh, fizzing swell of aldehydes, pink pepper, and bamboo.—
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Directive 8020 Watch On Speaking of atmospheric, Directive 8020 looks like a delightfully gruesome addition to the space horror games line-up.—
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The food processor is a great shortcut to finely chopping your walnuts.—
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Set in the near future, these finely wrought stories examine lives and relationships amid climate change and technological innovation.—
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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