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
Snaking through the salons of an old Paris mansion, the circuitous catwalk is marked with bundles of spindly wood branches and vibrant floral blooms, adornments that add an ethereal air to the silk-stocking grandeur.
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Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Many pieces were restored or sourced to reflect the home’s original grandeur.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Still, there’s an offbeat energy to the affair, with Burton layering an ominously stormy sky over a world rich in color and grandeur.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The grandeur of soaring, 18-foot ceilings; gleaming mahogany finishes; velvet textures; and custom blue-and-white china work create an elegant but approachable ambiance.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Many pieces were restored or sourced to reflect the home’s original grandeur.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Still, there’s an offbeat energy to the affair, with Burton layering an ominously stormy sky over a world rich in color and grandeur.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The grandeur of soaring, 18-foot ceilings; gleaming mahogany finishes; velvet textures; and custom blue-and-white china work create an elegant but approachable ambiance.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
Noun
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Evergreen trees shade the pastoral grounds, planted to simulate the majesty of being in the Rocky Mountains, the owner’s other favorite place.—
Cortney Fries,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.—
Sam Falb,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Blending fashion, fame, history, and culture, Chic Dogs beautifully showcases the best of our furry friends through time, capturing their poise, elegance, and glamour.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the crowning glory of this inventive cocktail is the charred goat cheese olives.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Also, the decline in advertising and audience for magazines over the last two decades has cut the glamor and financial glory down to size.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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As the Times reports, the first stars Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain, a knight who faces off with Germanic Saxons invading from mainland Europe and disloyal English nobility—including his father.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The first four show the magnificence of the views across the lagoon.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Its magnificence compelled gallery owner Robert Landau to purchase a 17th-century Spanish frame for it in Paris.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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