as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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Recent Examples of magnificence
For three hours, Nikki, played by Dern with an often terrifying magnificence, navigated a shifting labyrinth of chambers and antechambers, run-down homes and cavernous sound stages, shedding and accruing identities at every turn.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
Noun
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And that’s the same with Liverpool — the best team from start to finish — who have simply found a way to get more points than their rivals through a combination of technical brilliance and astute planning.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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However, beyond Shai’s brilliance lies a team built on chemistry, humility, and trust.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Evergreen trees shade the pastoral grounds, planted to simulate the majesty of being in the Rocky Mountains, the owner’s other favorite place.—
Cortney Fries,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Burgundy whites are almost always 100% Chardonnay, known for their elegance and complexity.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Here, eight settee styles that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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No other two words so fully represent the grandeur, sophistication, and elegance of France.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2025
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It’s filled with gorgeous, serene shots of tastefully stately locales, from giant towers to simple rooms (even what looks like the inside of a fast food restaurant has a kind of lonesome grandeur to it).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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