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
None can match the grandeur of Navagio (or Shipwreck) Beach; it’s hemmed in by towering limestone cliffs and named for the hulking wreck of the Panagiotis, which ran aground here in 1980.
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Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
Even so, the sound quality of any electronic keyboard would be unable to match a pipe organ’s rich fullness of sound and grandeur of appearance.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The board secured this single-digit spot with its size and grandeur.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Victorian homes are characterized by elaborate detailing, expressive ornament, and a sense of grandeur.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
Even so, the sound quality of any electronic keyboard would be unable to match a pipe organ’s rich fullness of sound and grandeur of appearance.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The board secured this single-digit spot with its size and grandeur.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Victorian homes are characterized by elaborate detailing, expressive ornament, and a sense of grandeur.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
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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
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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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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 brand continues to push the code of elegance and details, creating a modern offering that supports relaxed and refined suiting.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The legal system hasn’t covered itself in glory, either.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 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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As the story has been all season, the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the NFC Championship on the back of Saquon Barkley's magnificence carrying the football on Sunday.—
Sean Treppedi,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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