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as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
the princess has a stateliness that will serve her well when she becomes queen
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the refined stateliness of the mansion that has served as the official home of the state's governors since the 18th century
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the stateliness of this mountain range is best appreciated from one of its summits
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What's more, millions of spectators in 13 states had a front row seat to witness the eclipse's majesty.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024 -
Days 4-5: Yoga and Sound Healing in Agra The colossal majesty of the Taj Mahal is worth a trip in itself.—
Marion Miller,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024
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Its slim dimensions of 35.5mm wide and just 7.7mm thick, offer a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The club is a sprawling 60,000 square foot tropical retreat, where the vibrant energy of a music festival meets the refined elegance of a private club.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here is a test of how a director can mine brilliance out of a single location, with only two actors.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Build layers to customize your shine, from subtle to high-impact brilliance.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The clearest act of nobility among the crop of pardons that have been handed out came not from a leader but a 71-year-old retired drug and alcohol counselor from Boise, Idaho.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though a standard for the style set, the sleek option doubles as a wedding hairstyle fit for English nobility. 26.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There was just none of the storied grandeur of using the Capitol itself as a backdrop, nor the ability to capture the throngs of people stretching out onto the D.C. horizon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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But, forty years ago, such work was widely judged to be beneath the dignity of the élite firms that design opera houses and win prizes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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There will also be performances by military bands, parades and ceremonial honors to reflect the dignity of the occasion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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From tackling sticky messes to restoring items to their former glory, these are our readers' 10 most-clicked cleaning conundrums of the year.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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This time, players can start the glory kill from any angle without a long animation that kills time to move on to the next demon.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Stateliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stateliness. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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