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
The couple’s penthouse provided a backdrop of pre-war grandeur, sweeping park views, marble finishes, and a closet that was less walk-in and more museum.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Set against the sophisticated backdrop of the JW Marriott Parq, the ceremony honored excellence in mixology and hospitality with all the grandeur the occasion deserved.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Curated by Ben Thanh Art Gallery from 2003–2005, the hotel’s collection is anchored by rare lacquer paintings from Do Xuan Doan (1937–2015), a scion of the medium whose silver-gold compositions evoke dynastic grandeur with modern restraint.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Luckily for travelers, Como’s accommodations—from centuries old palaces to hotels that were built to rival the grandeur of the region’s famous villas themselves, are more than places to stay.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Set against the sophisticated backdrop of the JW Marriott Parq, the ceremony honored excellence in mixology and hospitality with all the grandeur the occasion deserved.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Curated by Ben Thanh Art Gallery from 2003–2005, the hotel’s collection is anchored by rare lacquer paintings from Do Xuan Doan (1937–2015), a scion of the medium whose silver-gold compositions evoke dynastic grandeur with modern restraint.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Luckily for travelers, Como’s accommodations—from centuries old palaces to hotels that were built to rival the grandeur of the region’s famous villas themselves, are more than places to stay.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The luxury brand represents both the brilliance of diamonds and an enduring artistic passion that has endured for more than 20 years.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Deserts, Safaris And Starlit Skies Aboard An African Luxury Rail Journey A luxury train, evoking the charm of old-world elegance, awaits its guests in Pretoria, ready to take them on an over 2,000-mile journey through Southern Africa and Namibia.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Related Articles The collection itself embodies Giambattista Valli’s signature blend of effortless elegance and ethereal fantasy, including the ideal wedding guest dresses and fashions for formal summer occasions.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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And even Pokemon Go’s lustre has faded from its glory days.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Illumination has become an instrument of conferring nobility on those who would never seem to deserve it.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Research has found that some of today's U.S. house cats could be the descendants of the feline nobility of ancient Egypt.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the combination of Brodeur’s magnificence, his durability and the Dead Puck Era added up to the record being shattered.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 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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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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