as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a baronial mansion with dozens of spacious, luxurious rooms
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Recent Examples of baronial
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Things To Do Subscriber Exclusive In 'Cover Her Face,' the patriarch lies dying in bed in a baronial mansion.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Things To Do Subscriber Exclusive In 'Cover Her Face,' the patriarch lies dying in bed in a baronial mansion.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Inside, 16 relatively small pistons (92 mm) fire off in a magnificent short-stroke (78.55 mm) scream at 9,000 rpm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2025
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The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Campbell spoke in such a way that Patriots fans could put aside the arm length/wingspan jabber for just a bit and embrace New England’s glorious past while daydreaming about a promising future.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the case of former journalist Miguel Gálvez, his particular obsession has a lofty specificity to it, the makings of an epic crusade.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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All of them have a track record of battling, years of grinding to — and at — the top, epic moments fueled by legendary resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Meghan Markle is reportedly making a daring choice with her royal titles.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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Prince William can't strip sister-in-law's royal title, but using it may come at a price.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Fed from glaciers on Mount Shasta’s majestic slopes, Mossbrae Falls cascades out of lava tubes and down mossy cliffs into the Sacramento River in ethereal curtains of mist, sending rainbows dancing in all directions.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mu Cang Chai's overlapping high and low terraced fields in Yen Bai province, Vietnam, create a majestic yet romantic landscape, breathtakingly beautiful especially during the yellow rice season.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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No one knows how this grand experiment in raw geopolitical power politics will play out.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ramzi wore hers with a 1984 Oscar de la Renta gown to The Frick’s grand reopening gala.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Together with bass player Zeta Bosio and drummer Charly Alberti, Cerati proved from the onset that his band’s regal melodies and Spanish wordplay were just as seductive as the polished radio hits in English that dominated the airwaves.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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Photo: Larry Busacca / Getty Images Talley, regal in royal blue.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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