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as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking
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Recent Examples of majesty
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.
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Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Our reefs are a shadow of their former majesty — and trending downward every year.
—Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
But the ecosystem has started to recover, a testimonial to good management of places whose demand speaks to their majesty.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
Longest The Classic: Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
For Teton grandeur minus climbing ropes, this 19.6-mile loop serves up alpine majesty.
—Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
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Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Our reefs are a shadow of their former majesty — and trending downward every year.
—Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
But the ecosystem has started to recover, a testimonial to good management of places whose demand speaks to their majesty.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
Longest The Classic: Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
For Teton grandeur minus climbing ropes, this 19.6-mile loop serves up alpine majesty.
—Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
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The space feels fresh, bright, and fun, without sacrificing an ounce of nobility.Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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Many movies and television shows have told accounts — both fictional and based on true events — of British nobility, from the striving members of Regency society depicted in Bridgerton to the more modern history editorialized in The Crown.Alex Apatoff, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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This British brand’s collection honors wisdom, elegance, adaptability and intelligence, which are attributed to the snake in the Chinese zodiac.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Erivo’s creation featured an abstract print that embodies casual elegance.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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For example: The Vatican, the center of the Catholic Church, has said that digital legacies should always respect human dignity.Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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To the company, universal yearnings for meaning or connection or dignity are only ever flaws to be managed or weaknesses to be exploited.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics in question, however, are the most unusual of all. Ulysses, glory of the Greeks draw near, Thy vessel stay, and our sweet voices hear.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Because Amazon’s search algorithm appears to favor writers with larger backlists, there’s an incentive to flood the platform with titles—and to pad those titles with as many pages as possible, as Kindle Unlimited distributes royalties to the creators with the highest number of pages read.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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And there was plenty of star power and Lions royalty in the building to cheer on the team, as Eminem, Flavor Flav and more were spotted at Ford Field during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Lions game on Sunday (Jan. 5).Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
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That is to say, none of this magnificence was expected of him by society.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Victorian homes are characterized by elaborate detailing, expressive ornament, and a sense of grandeur.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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So either stage it or don’t, but packaging its grandeur with an apologetic shrug is trying to have it both ways.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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