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
Some might suggest that these delusions of grandeur are designed to tranquilize the nervous masses; regardless, the public obviously craves them.
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Lauren Stienstra, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The amphitheater's stunning acoustics and the set designs' grandeur make every performance an unforgettable experience.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Stienstra, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The amphitheater's stunning acoustics and the set designs' grandeur make every performance an unforgettable experience.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
Noun
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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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Few would deny the brilliance of Ousmane Dembele’s goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final’s first leg last month: a sweeping 26-pass move that carved through Arsenal.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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But Bobrovsky, building off several big saves in overtime in Game 3, had moments of brilliance when shots did get to him, spurring the crowd to cheer him on.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Leo was a teenager, just beginning his march to fame and glory, and Karlovy Vary was his first film festival, also attended by his German mother Irmelin and his German grandparents.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Now one of Europe’s grandest hotels is being restored to its former glory.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
2 Jan. 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 22 May. 2025.
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