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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a grandiose plan to upgrade the entire interstate highway system in 10 years
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
made some grandiose claim that she was the descendant of a French princess
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Recent Examples of grandiose
The property at 2020 West Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City is grandiose.
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Such a grandiose vision requires numerous trips between Earth and other worlds, driving the desire for reusability.
—Eric MacK, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Musk has made grandiose claims about the amount of money DOGE has saved the government, but the math has been filled with errors.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
No wonder the new manager wants such a grandiose pay package.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Such a grandiose vision requires numerous trips between Earth and other worlds, driving the desire for reusability.
—Eric MacK, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Musk has made grandiose claims about the amount of money DOGE has saved the government, but the math has been filled with errors.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
No wonder the new manager wants such a grandiose pay package.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandiose
Adjective
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Sinise called the museum magnificent — and something love overdue to recognize American heroes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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Legendary head coach Rick Pitino has done a magnificent job coaching the Red Storm this campaign, as the team went 30-4 this season and is on a nine-game win streak heading into the NCAA tournament, most recently winning the Big East tournament championship over Creighton.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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So this kind of parallel can easily be drawn between Iran and other countries, [including those with] an arrogant isolation program, definitely.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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One of the targets of his reign of terror is arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen, played by Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush admitted to the facility after being left partially paralyzed after a stroke.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers eliminated his Bruins from the playoffs each of the past two seasons, first in an epic seven-game series to open the 2023 playoffs to begin a magical run to the Cup Final and then in six games last season in Round 2 on the way to winning their first Cup.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Lakers star then posted an epic troll about Smith on social media, sparking Smith to respond.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Actually, not necessarily so and an ostentatious display of a selection of five new electric vehicles parked in front of the South Portico of the White House improperly mixed the fortunes of Elon Musk and his auto manufacturer with the government.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The most ostentatious resemble small churches or even condo-style apartments with air conditioning, TVs and couches where families can comfortably spend time together.—
Keegan Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mature males grow long, glorious, pendulous snoods.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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This sparkling evening will culminate in a glorious one-night-only performance starring Broadway standout Ashley Blanchet (Frozen, Beautiful), Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked), and Emmy nominee Angela Ingersoll (Get Happy, End of the Rainbow).—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Accusing it of being pretentious, an ego trip, and lacking depth.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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His style and references can seem a little pretentious now.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 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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Still, this adaptation of an O. Henry story tilts all its sympathies toward the outlaw hero the Cisco Kid (Warner Baxter, in a Best Actor–winning role) and away from the pompous white soldier charged with tracking him down.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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And every scene and song featuring the hilarious Eric Anderson as the pompous and preening Union Gen. George B. McClellan is a comic gem.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Grandiose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandiose. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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