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as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
unsurprisingly, the head of the bank is an august white-haired gentleman
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as in glorious
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
an august golden anniversary celebration for the company
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Recent Examples of august
For its presiding officer, Chief Justice John Roberts, the trial ought to be imagined as an earnest weighing up of truth and lies by a most august assembly.
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Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 30 Jan. 2020
Tut-tutting about how the president and his minions have turned an august judicial process into an over-the-top spectacle is not going to get them anywhere, especially with their otherwise reliable media allies.
—Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2020
The metropolitan elitism that looks down from the august heights of Ivy League self-esteem on the centrality of athletic programs to so many colleges is quite entrenched.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
Most were faculty, august scholars and artists, but W, a singer with a staff job, was also part of the circle.
—Longreads, 2 Jan. 2020
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Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 30 Jan. 2020
Tut-tutting about how the president and his minions have turned an august judicial process into an over-the-top spectacle is not going to get them anywhere, especially with their otherwise reliable media allies.
—Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2020
The metropolitan elitism that looks down from the august heights of Ivy League self-esteem on the centrality of athletic programs to so many colleges is quite entrenched.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
Most were faculty, august scholars and artists, but W, a singer with a staff job, was also part of the circle.
—Longreads, 2 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for august
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The most imposing constructions, hidden by nature, towered above the tree canopy.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Foundling certainly sounds like a more imposing leader in the long term than the country’s autocrat-of-the-day, right?Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2024
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As the boy who gets his wish to be big, Hanks gives a glorious, hilarious, and sweet performance as a 12-year-old in a grown-up’s body.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Observe the treasured buzz of Italians socializing: dancers in traditional costumes at community celebrations; families regularly gathering to share platters of food on long tables; youthful flirting of sunbathers together under glorious skies.Laura Manske, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The announcement was made earlier this month at a solemn ceremony at Department headquarters in Brooklyn to honor the lives lost.Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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Their presence is solemn and, at the same time, festive, an echo of past times that rings with each step.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Every three years, the nation’s cutting-edge designers, artists and architects convene at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York for its triennial to interpret the creative and cultural themes of contemporary life—always with magnificent, eye-catching surprises.Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: The bar on what's magnificent might be getting higher.Pete Gannon, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The American Academy of Sciences & Letters has announced the 10 recipients of this year’s Barry Prize, given to scholars at U.S. colleges and universities for distinguished intellectual achievements in the arts, sciences and learned professions.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the transcripts, Man Boy Slim—a rickety thin 20-year-old local, with, at a cursory glance, a distinguished career at that time of stealing hubcaps and hunting deer out of season—made many claims about the biologists.Jeff VanderMeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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Chouinard was part of the reason Caldwell decided to expand the Diablo Traverse into an epic adventure, to do it human-powered, and to do with his best friend Honnold.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Lady Gaga gave her closing argument for electing Kamala Harris President on Monday night (Nov. 4) at an epic rally for the Vice President who is vying to become the nation’s first female commander-in-chief.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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At two and a half very staid hours, The End is a punishing picture.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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The sloping roofline and overall exterior styling outclasses plenty of luxury vehicles, BMW to Infiniti, whose once traditional appearances are now staid.James Raia, The Mercury News, 14 July 2024
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the island’s development in late 2022, and several members of the Saudi royal family were on hand for the official opening.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other stars announced for the upcoming season 3 include Sam Asghari, Real Housewives of Dubai’s Chanel Ayan, Total Divas’ Nikki Garcia, British royal Lord Ivar Mountbatten and Vanderpump Rules alum Tom Sandoval, among others.Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“August.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/august. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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