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
The magnificence of mesquite is on full display.
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Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Bulls gnaw at glimpses of magnificence, when the cycle of cutting and screening and passing suggests cohesion.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Since the outset of Major League Baseball’s Live Ball Era in 1920 through the present day, Kershaw’s magnificence begins with winning percentage.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Five different combined wavelengths show the true magnificence and diversity of phenomena at play in the Crab Nebula.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
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Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Bulls gnaw at glimpses of magnificence, when the cycle of cutting and screening and passing suggests cohesion.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Since the outset of Major League Baseball’s Live Ball Era in 1920 through the present day, Kershaw’s magnificence begins with winning percentage.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Five different combined wavelengths show the true magnificence and diversity of phenomena at play in the Crab Nebula.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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Although no continent on Earth is now untouched by the diverse and delicious seed and food crops developed in the Americas, the brilliance of the native peoples who domesticated these nourishing plants over millennia has largely been overlooked by history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Eury Pérez, Max Meyer and Chris Paddack lined up for the visiting Marlins, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers and Max Fried will look to continue the brilliance of a Yankees rotation that has only allowed two runs through six games.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Their products are trusted by chefs around the world for their performance, durability and timeless elegance.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Charming original features have been restored and a refined contemporary elegance woven in, with old-world Venetian craftsmanship sitting alongside more modern touches.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Astor family were the defining dynasty of New York's Gilded Age, and that spirit of grandeur and meticulous hosting has traveled with the brand ever since.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Further afield, a short journey brings you to the grandeur of St Peter’s Basilica or the ancient drama of the Colosseum.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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