as in grandeur
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Recent Examples of luxuriance
But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
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Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
—Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
Silken material ensured that this collection maintained a real sense of luxuriance throughout.
—Thomas Adamson, ajc, 2 Oct. 2021
But reaching Dante’s Heaven by following faithfully in his footsteps isn’t possible in English, which lacks the luxuriance of rhyme native to Italian.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2021
The first movement’s melodic luxuriance, the menuet’s delicacy and the finale’s theme-and-variations attested to the range of color and attack the CSO winds can conjure at the drop of a sixteenth note.
—Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2020
The rest of the album, though, doesn’t shy away from the Weeknd’s shimmery mid-80s luxuriance.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2020
Though one wished Afkham had allowed the music to breathe a bit more, the CSO’s tonal luxuriance served the score well.
—Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 25 Oct. 2019
Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
—Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
Silken material ensured that this collection maintained a real sense of luxuriance throughout.
—Thomas Adamson, ajc, 2 Oct. 2021
But reaching Dante’s Heaven by following faithfully in his footsteps isn’t possible in English, which lacks the luxuriance of rhyme native to Italian.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2021
The first movement’s melodic luxuriance, the menuet’s delicacy and the finale’s theme-and-variations attested to the range of color and attack the CSO winds can conjure at the drop of a sixteenth note.
—Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2020
The rest of the album, though, doesn’t shy away from the Weeknd’s shimmery mid-80s luxuriance.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2020
Though one wished Afkham had allowed the music to breathe a bit more, the CSO’s tonal luxuriance served the score well.
—Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 25 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriance
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In Arthur Penn’s 1967 Bonnie and Clyde, Hackman played Buck Barrow, older brother to Warren Beatty’s Clyde; the performance was robust, nuanced, quietly shattering—Buck’s death scene is a moment of savage grandeur.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The teacher gets delusions of grandeur, behaving tyrannically toward his family.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Step into the opulence of the 29th edition of FILMART organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite the opulence of it all, Mukerjee’s aesthetics are informed by his solidly middle-class roots.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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In matters of creativity, the new Titan Setting designs reflect Pharrell’s visionary ethos in designs that uplift the magnificence of Tiffany diamonds.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here are some of the best places to see springtime splendor in Texas, along with some suggestions for making the most of your day trip.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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In Films Can Be Done, But Carefully Some films have managed to strike a balance between capturing the splendor of wild animals and ensuring their—and the crew’s—safety.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2022
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All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Oct. 2021
Noun
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The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Figuring out what your clients want and how to deliver it in year two of operations simply isn’t a luxury deep tech entrepreneurs have in these industries.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism. 42.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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From ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to modern investors, gold has remained one of the most high-demand assets in human history.—
Nathan Mahr,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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The addition of chamomile flowers contributes a subtle floral note, further enhancing its elegance.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Luxuriance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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