as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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Recent Examples of magnificence
Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence.
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Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
All the cares of the world seem to momentarily disappear into the vast, unspoiled magnificence of God’s creation in front of me.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
All the cares of the world seem to momentarily disappear into the vast, unspoiled magnificence of God’s creation in front of me.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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Here is a test of how a director can mine brilliance out of a single location, with only two actors.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Build layers to customize your shine, from subtle to high-impact brilliance.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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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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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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The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There was just none of the storied grandeur of using the Capitol itself as a backdrop, nor the ability to capture the throngs of people stretching out onto the D.C. horizon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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