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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
his letter to me was written in such a magnific style that I half wondered if he had penned it with a quill
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the pyramids at Giza remain among the most magnific edifices the world has ever seen
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Recent Examples of magnific
From that moment on, the series teleports you through the magnific piazzas, infinite galleries, historic monuments, and palaces of Florence.
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Malik Peay, Essence, 24 Oct. 2022
Malik Peay, Essence, 24 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnific
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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Understanding the rhetorical power of warning Americans that they are being played for suckers, at a personal and visceral level, was part of the winning strategy of the 2016 Trump candidacy.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This question, though somewhat rhetorical, again displays how well-meaning adults are nevertheless detached from the difficulties and dangers young people face in the modern internet age, where cyberbullying (and yes, even extremist ideology) runs rampant.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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For the second part of the show, a large, purple head and praying hands took over the stage.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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Today, visitors flock to the canyons to take in the soil’s pink, orange, red, and purple coloring.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
21 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
Adjective
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Enameled and gilded and madly ornate, installed under ultra-bright lights in a nook-like space — a former butler’s pantry?—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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While Gomez has forged a refined, ladylike look in powder-blue Prada and anticipatory bridal whites, with ornate custom Ralph Lauren and glittering Armani Prive for her red carpet appearances, Blanco loves pale linens, loud prints, and hippie hemp materials.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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But for first-time visitors, nothing quite beats the thrill of skiing in Zermatt with the Matterhorn’s majestic silhouette as your backdrop.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The majestic trophy is one of the most famous in sports with the face of the winner of each year’s Indianapolis 500 attached to the trophy, cast in sterling silver.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Mizrahi - What was the proudest moment of your career?—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a post-credits scene from a recent episode of The Kardashians, the proud mom looked at the analytics from her daughter's Lion King performance and was shocked that North was more popular than the rest of her family.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Magnific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnific. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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