1
as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the sublime beauty of the firmament
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the sublime virtue of having given all one's worldly goods to the poor
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Recent Examples of sublime
But there’s plenty new, including an Alpine touchscreen display that, to my eye, looks a bit garish hanging off that dash, but it’s connected to a sublime Focal sound system.
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Messi got things started again on Tuesday at the 19-minute mark with a sublime left-footed volley to the bottom right corner off an assist from his trusty friend and former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Read on to learn more about these 14 sublime private island resorts—some of them far flung, others just a short flight from home.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
And the city whose fashion it’s often compared to, Milan, big on craft—and flash—is known for designers who make clothes that have bored fashion fanatics’ eyes but are nonetheless sublime.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Messi got things started again on Tuesday at the 19-minute mark with a sublime left-footed volley to the bottom right corner off an assist from his trusty friend and former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Read on to learn more about these 14 sublime private island resorts—some of them far flung, others just a short flight from home.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
And the city whose fashion it’s often compared to, Milan, big on craft—and flash—is known for designers who make clothes that have bored fashion fanatics’ eyes but are nonetheless sublime.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublime
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The experience sparked a realization, Brant said: A system set up with the noble goal of saving people could at times inadvertently overlook their humanity.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom is a soap opera about a hospital where the doctors aren’t good-looking or vibrating with noble sentiment but generally corrupt or insane.—
Adam Thirlwell,
The New York Review of Books,
20 Mar. 2025
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An astonishing, loopy and very true World War II story about Great Britain tricking Germany into believing false invasion plans has been the source material for non-fiction books and movies dramas.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was a 90% increase over the 9.9 million viewers who tuned in for the 2023 final and an astonishing 288% jump from 2022.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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So are many other similarly experienced writers and editors, including several names who enjoy great currency with fans in this sports-loving city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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More than 20 years ago, when the Tlingit residents of Hoonah in coastal Alaska decided to build a cruise port on native land, the stakes were high.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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For example, a study of Nurses in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, showed that gratitude was found to be a consistent predictor of less exhaustion, less cynicism, more proactive behaviors, higher levels of job satisfaction, and fewer absences due to illness.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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To push attendance higher and garner more interest MLR needs to deliver an amazing product and Americans need to win.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Keep shopping for even more amazing discounts on affordable luxury bags below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Mar. 2025
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An elaborate ideology confers legitimacy upon the Kim family: according to the country’s founding myth, Kim Il Sung led a gallant band of guerilla fighters in the bitter winds of Manchuria to defeat the Japanese, liberate the Korean people, and establish the North Korean state.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2010
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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One traffic violation on a Kansas highway led to the miraculous rescue of a 6-year-old girl who had been kidnapped.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Colorado State’s Jalen Lake hit a miraculous triple over high hands in similar circumstances.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Sublime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublime. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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