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as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking
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Recent Examples of majesty
There, their majesties will visit Savannah State University—the oldest public, historically Black university in Georgia—as well as SCAD and Telfair Museums.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 June 2024
So there’s hope yet for the potential majesty of Metro Boomin and Future’s patented brand of EVOL to rise up and meet in the middle.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Seeing my very first ovenbird, in all his tiny majesty, was an absolute thrill.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Scribes wrote of her lovely form, her regal majesty and her fierce bravery.
—Esther Brownsmith, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2024
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 June 2024
So there’s hope yet for the potential majesty of Metro Boomin and Future’s patented brand of EVOL to rise up and meet in the middle.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
Seeing my very first ovenbird, in all his tiny majesty, was an absolute thrill.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Scribes wrote of her lovely form, her regal majesty and her fierce bravery.
—Esther Brownsmith, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
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La Redoute, originally built over two centuries ago as a ballroom and concert hall for high-ranking nobility, has a rich history as a venue for grand events.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Robert might be moving to the United States, Yasmin is marrying into nobility, and Rishi has hit rock bottom.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 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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As a sixth-generation member of the Swarovski family, her DNA is rich in creativity, craftsmanship, and brilliance.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The thing that hits you is the brilliance of the drama of it.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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All of us deserve to be treated equally and all of us deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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The event that transformed the election was billed as the capstone to a movement bound for glory: The Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Trump’s home city of New York, before rowdy audience of 20,000.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Product sales decreased slightly to $31.7 million, while royalty fees and marketing fees saw marginal increases due to new center openings.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Harris' wealth stems from her decades in public service, book royalties and investments.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 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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These visions of grandeur are rapidly becoming reality.Tim Clark, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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And thank goodness: Something sparkling happens when an actor of Kidman’s caliber dedicates herself so fully to translating the otherworldly grandeur of her iconography for television’s unique delights.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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