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
As for tourism, visitors to Timor-Leste need no convincing of the magnificence of our assets.
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Agio Pereira, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2014
Merchant-Ivory’s reputable work never matches the sophistication of Joseph Losey or the magnificence of Luchino Visconti.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Sep. 2024
In addition to the iconic topography—hoodoos and canyons in the Southwest, massive trees in California, and geysers that shoot water up hundreds of feet—I’ve also been awed by the green-black waters of Congaree; the magnificence of Denali, North America’s highest peak; and fall foliage in Acadia.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
Think of them as the (slow) internet of the 2nd century BC, where the possibilities for cross-cultural aesthetic magnificence flourished as traffic among artists and patrons encountered and fostered new styles and tastes.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Agio Pereira, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2014
Merchant-Ivory’s reputable work never matches the sophistication of Joseph Losey or the magnificence of Luchino Visconti.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Sep. 2024
In addition to the iconic topography—hoodoos and canyons in the Southwest, massive trees in California, and geysers that shoot water up hundreds of feet—I’ve also been awed by the green-black waters of Congaree; the magnificence of Denali, North America’s highest peak; and fall foliage in Acadia.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024
Think of them as the (slow) internet of the 2nd century BC, where the possibilities for cross-cultural aesthetic magnificence flourished as traffic among artists and patrons encountered and fostered new styles and tastes.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Erivo, a musical theater divinity, incarnated Elphaba from the inside out while delivering the power ballads with as much feeling as vocal majesty.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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While it’s not been a stellar period for country groups, certainly since the glory days of bands like Alabama, Restless Heart and others, some outfits were able to achieve a footing in the format.Jim Asker, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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And yet these, truly, are the glory days, compared to where Rayah Marshall started.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rumoured Lady Di Cabochon Studs: $78 Fresh from the elevated clothing brand’s new jewelry collection, these sophisticated pearl pieces transcend well into the evening, adding a touch of elegance and style to any ensemble.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ellen and her husband, Thomas (Nicholas Hoult), have a modest flat but aspire to the grandeur of their best friends, Friedrich (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Anna (Emma Corrin).Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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For all the grandeur, o1 has some familiar limitations.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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