Splendid in a sentence

McPherson is perhaps the most talented and accomplished Irish dramatist writing today, and under Vic Browder’s consummate direction this splendid and deceptively simple play is given a likewise splendid production.

The Grade I listed Queen Anne style building is described by Pevsner as 'a splendid town hall, as splendid as any of C18 England'.

As a back-to-school/back-to-work reward, why not treat yourself to a splendid breakfast this weekend?

A very fine work made up of splendid impasto and a bright palette dates to 1969.

Both organisations benefit substantially, the joint appeal realising the splendid total of £43 8s.

But if you have, say, a personal Google account and a work address or even a few different situation-specific personal or work identities, it's a splendid way to move between 'em with next to no effort and just a single swift swipe.

But the Milan of the film was some way from the one Visconti sprang from, the director being an aristocrat who grew up in the splendid Palazzo Visconti di Modrone.

His father had already been kissed on the cheek by sartorially splendid agent Sean Stellato, clad in a black pinstriped suit and black hat.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed said Dubai, as always, was ready to welcome the world while ensuring splendid experiences for all competitors and fans alike.

It was a splendid comeback show from Desert Vipers who had lost their last match to MI Emirates by 157 runs.

It was followed by a splendid outside-off yorker length squeezed under the bat, and the throw from the wicketkeeper was back at him.

The fields of my new school were rugby grounds, splendid and lush in the summer months and rough rugged in winter, where Linpark High’s lack of prowess in rugby was exposed by virtually every other school, especially Voortrekker High.

The living room/drawing room, equally splendid, features a complete pierced cornice, two feature deep sash windows, and an original slate fireplace.

The other quirky listed building in the North East is the Chain Home Low Radar Station at Craster, which has splendid clifftop views to Dunstanburgh Castle.

The shadow box proves more than once to be a splendid and amusing theatrical device for moments that would have relied on cinematic special effects.

Victory capped another splendid Nigerian Idol Season 8 week with his smooth performance of ‘As It Was’ by Harry Styles.

With its breathtaking views, its splendid façade on the laguna and its exclusive courtyard garden, The Langham, Venice will create an homage to Venetian culture and a new haven of luxury hospitality.

Another splendid article in a line of outstanding ones.

As part of the elimination of the level crossings on the Dandenong rail corridor there is a splendid all weather bike path from Caulfield to Yarraman station which connects with several key cycling routes.

A splendid photograph of Ascension Day in Bisley with everyone dressed to the nines is included in this selection which are all taken with permission from the Facebook group Stroud Area Photographs and Cotswolds Picture Postcards.