as in glorious
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a magnificent mansion that still takes away the breath of visitors
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Recent Examples of magnificent
Little River Canyon National Preserve introduces visitors to a magnificent gorge that was created by the Little River cutting across the top of Lookout Mountain.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
All of them have been magnificent.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Read on for spectacular views of this wandering comet and its magnificent tail as captured by astrophotographers around the world.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In Lenox, visit Edith Wharton’s magnificent former home, the Mount, which hosts events including ghost tours and poetry readings.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
All of them have been magnificent.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Read on for spectacular views of this wandering comet and its magnificent tail as captured by astrophotographers around the world.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In Lenox, visit Edith Wharton’s magnificent former home, the Mount, which hosts events including ghost tours and poetry readings.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnificent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificent
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Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the most successful 100-meter sprinters in history, was also in attendance, and Serena Williams crowned her with a glorious headpiece from Tiffany’s, too.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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The landscapes feel plucked from an epic poem, and centuries of battles, folklore, and ancient clans set the tone for a vibrant culture steeped in history.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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But underlying that drumbeat is a quagmire of epic proportions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs for 144 miles, offering some of the best exposure to what’s left of the country’s majestic grasslands, plus surprisingly jagged peaks, rugged plateaus, and ample river crossings.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber took a majestic swing in the fourth inning, launching a ball almost out of the stadium, and the Phillies could breathe again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Sens could’ve benefitted from them being more imposing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Institutions, some of which now hold massive bitcoin positions, are looking to turn idle crypto holdings into working and productive capital.—
Luke Xie,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Many are convinced that the massive amount of spending in the data center buildout will keep the AI rally going for the foreseeable future.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The whole purpose of that flag even being created was to have something that Black Americans could be proud of and recognize us as people, as human beings, and as contributors to this country.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the most impressive part of his scouting report is his intangibles.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With more time, detour west for a half-day into tiny Siloam Springs, home to a postcard-charming downtown and impressive kayak park (open year-round; just check the website for current river conditions).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Education building is ugly in a distinctly Washington way—a concrete shoebox more suggestive of bureaucratic toil than of any grand vision of government.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Not every player or every team has the capacity or willingness to experiment on the grandest stage in the name of putting together the best possible postseason roster.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Magnificent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificent. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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