as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
struck by the grandeur of the sun setting over the Golden Gate Bridge
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Recent Examples of grandeur
The delicate and haunting atmosphere evoked the faded grandeur and poignant nostalgia associated with the character, creating a unique and memorable aesthetic.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Twenty-two residences, including a nine-bedroom estate with a tennis court and private dock, add to the grandeur.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
With the earthy velvet and leather seating, the restaurant is both intimate with a twist of grandeur.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The pungent scent of the spiky fruit is mellowed by the cream, a worthy endnote that mimics the grandeur of its surroundings.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Twenty-two residences, including a nine-bedroom estate with a tennis court and private dock, add to the grandeur.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
With the earthy velvet and leather seating, the restaurant is both intimate with a twist of grandeur.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The pungent scent of the spiky fruit is mellowed by the cream, a worthy endnote that mimics the grandeur of its surroundings.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
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But the ecosystem has started to recover, a testimonial to good management of places whose demand speaks to their majesty.Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
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Longest The Classic: Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming For Teton grandeur minus climbing ropes, this 19.6-mile loop serves up alpine majesty.Outside Online, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
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For cinematic brilliance, the Samsung 85-inch QN90D 4K QLED TV is now 43% off—bringing stunning visuals and premium gaming features to your living room.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fallout is the superstar standout; its fellow contenders failed to capture its brilliance (and, of course, the game experience).Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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White pedestals rise out of the floor whenever a character needs to be elevated, either in glory or shame.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Inside the castle, wander through rooms filled with original furniture and artwork, offering glimpses into the lives of Danish nobility through the centuries.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Superhuman divinity as a revelation of Buddhist perfection, dressed in a toga related to Greco-Roman nobility and carved in the realist style of classical sculpture, is brilliantly portrayed by an unidentified artist working in Asia.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel.Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
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Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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