ornateness

noun

Definition of ornatenessnext
as in grandeur

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornateness
  1. grandeur
  2. opulence
  3. magnificence
  4. luxuriance
  5. elegance
  6. nobility
  7. resplendence
  8. splendor
Noun
  • These visions of grandeur are rapidly becoming reality.
    Tim Clark, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • And thank goodness: Something sparkling happens when an actor of Kidman’s caliber dedicates herself so fully to translating the otherworldly grandeur of her iconography for television’s unique delights.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of grandeur
Noun
  • Completed in the early 1990s but evoking the opulence of the Gilded Age, the red-brick main residence has five en-suite bedrooms and a whopping 11 baths.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Lincoln Nautilus: Lincoln’s five-passenger midsize luxury SUV adds a breathtaking new display to the brand’s usual interior opulence.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • La Redoute, originally built over two centuries ago as a ballroom and concert hall for high-ranking nobility, has a rich history as a venue for grand events.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Robert might be moving to the United States, Yasmin is marrying into nobility, and Rishi has hit rock bottom.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
  • All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Definition of resplendence
Noun
  • In addition to traditional game drives, Tembo Plains Camp also offers its fair share of water activities, allowing guests to bask in the splendor of the Zambezi after a morning expedition.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Beyond its innovative storytelling and naturalism, Sienese art was sumptuous, marked by material and decorative splendor reflecting the city’s great wealth and cosmopolitanism.
    Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of splendor
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ornately

ornateness

orneriness

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“Ornateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornateness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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