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as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
the opera star carries herself with the augustness of a queen
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the augustness of the Lincoln Memorial in our nation's capital
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What's more, millions of spectators in 13 states had a front row seat to witness the eclipse's majesty.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024 -
Days 4-5: Yoga and Sound Healing in Agra The colossal majesty of the Taj Mahal is worth a trip in itself.—
Marion Miller,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024
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And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
13 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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The space feels fresh, bright, and fun, without sacrificing an ounce of nobility.—
Joyce Onuorah,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
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Many movies and television shows have told accounts — both fictional and based on true events — of British nobility, from the striving members of Regency society depicted in Bridgerton to the more modern history editorialized in The Crown.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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From tackling sticky messes to restoring items to their former glory, these are our readers' 10 most-clicked cleaning conundrums of the year.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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This time, players can start the glory kill from any angle without a long animation that kills time to move on to the next demon.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, forty years ago, such work was widely judged to be beneath the dignity of the élite firms that design opera houses and win prizes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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There will also be performances by military bands, parades and ceremonial honors to reflect the dignity of the occasion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Its slim dimensions of 35.5mm wide and just 7.7mm thick, offer a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The club is a sprawling 60,000 square foot tropical retreat, where the vibrant energy of a music festival meets the refined elegance of a private club.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Augustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augustness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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