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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
People have been tippling there for more than four hundred years, and the wine list has the heft—and the persuasive majesty—of a Gutenberg Bible.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Rush visits the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and tests her writing skills by attempting to describe it in all its majesty.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2024
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
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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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Rush visits the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and tests her writing skills by attempting to describe it in all its majesty.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2024
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
Noun
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Throughout history, the distinctive design detail has brought an air of nobility, authority and affluence to garments.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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It was commissioned by Consuelo, the Dowager Duchess of Manchester, an American who married into British nobility.—
Ming Liu,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Coco Hotel - Copenhagen, Denmark Parisian elegance meets contemporary Danish design in this luxury boutique hotel that was named the best hotel in Scandinavia in 20203 by Travel+Leisure magazine.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Minimal pragmatism meets elegance with this season’s luxe comfort sandals.—
Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
refinery29.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Gallini, a master carpenter, upgraded the home’s HVAC, refreshed the interiors, and restored the mansard roof to its former glory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Both bring a sweet wistfulness to the show with a song about those who might dream but are not destined to receive glory or even a thank-you-for-your service.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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That Nike deal only guaranteed the club a base of £30m per year, but uplifts including 20 per cent net royalties on club merchandise sales pushed their earnings from the deal over the £60m mark.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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In fiscal 2024, the NCAA’s royalties and promotional rights brought in $17.3 million, while ticket sales and other revenue direct from its championships made another $263.2 million.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The first four show the magnificence of the views across the lagoon.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, the automotive magnificence of a 2025 Aston Martin DB12 is unmatched.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Still, there’s an offbeat energy to the affair, with Burton layering an ominously stormy sky over a world rich in color and grandeur.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The grandeur of soaring, 18-foot ceilings; gleaming mahogany finishes; velvet textures; and custom blue-and-white china work create an elegant but approachable ambiance.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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