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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
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In Cairo, the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids and the magnificent Pyramid of Cheops beckon.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Playing for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Karlsson was magnificent in all three of his appearances.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Last spring, the Kremlin added a new rhetorical weapon to its regular barrages against President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.—
Paul Sonne,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The glorious roars, screams, chants, cheers and whistles of approval don’t stop.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Green Goodness features gin, wheatgrass, cucumber and melon juice, while the Pisco Morada is made with purple corn, pineapple, lime and spices.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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The True Detective actor wore a gray hoodie, a red baseball cap, and a long purple scarf.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hope no one misses out on this edge of the seat epic showdown!—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The result is an epic tale of androids and AI warring in the aftermath of human civilization.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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That means leaving the ornate, heavy, intricate lighting in the early 2000s.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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The strapless dress featured a soft, feminine look, complete with a peachy tone and complemented by ornate white lace embroidery on the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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From white-sand beaches on its southern coast to majestic mountains up north, the state is overwhelming blessed with gorgeous scenery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The whale-watching expedition explores the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, the famous Cabo Arch, the golden sands of Lover’s Beach, and the majestic humpback whales that frequent the Sea of Cortez.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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His proud display of his mug shot is just the latest example of his disregard for political norms.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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As proud Illinoisans, we were honored to showcase to our Washington colleagues what Midwest sensibility can achieve, and our visits to Project HOOD and Pacific Garden served as a reminder to us all how our civic duty affects real individuals and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Magnific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnific. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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