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as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
unsurprisingly, the head of the bank is an august white-haired gentleman
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as in glorious
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
an august golden anniversary celebration for the company
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Recent Examples of august
For its presiding officer, Chief Justice John Roberts, the trial ought to be imagined as an earnest weighing up of truth and lies by a most august assembly.
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Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 30 Jan. 2020
Tut-tutting about how the president and his minions have turned an august judicial process into an over-the-top spectacle is not going to get them anywhere, especially with their otherwise reliable media allies.
—Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2020
The metropolitan elitism that looks down from the august heights of Ivy League self-esteem on the centrality of athletic programs to so many colleges is quite entrenched.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
Most were faculty, august scholars and artists, but W, a singer with a staff job, was also part of the circle.
—Longreads, 2 Jan. 2020
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Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 30 Jan. 2020
Tut-tutting about how the president and his minions have turned an august judicial process into an over-the-top spectacle is not going to get them anywhere, especially with their otherwise reliable media allies.
—Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2020
The metropolitan elitism that looks down from the august heights of Ivy League self-esteem on the centrality of athletic programs to so many colleges is quite entrenched.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
Most were faculty, august scholars and artists, but W, a singer with a staff job, was also part of the circle.
—Longreads, 2 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for august
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The most imposing constructions, hidden by nature, towered above the tree canopy.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Foundling certainly sounds like a more imposing leader in the long term than the country’s autocrat-of-the-day, right?Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2024
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Updated for a new era, the show succeeded on its glorious score that Coleman made speak in sometimes unexpected but always thrilling ways.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alas, awards-season history seems to be repeating itself with Pachinko, the glorious Apple TV+ adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Chu, however, takes Wicked very seriously indeed; so much so that he’s stretched out the musical’s 90-minute first act into a lugubrious two hours and 40 minutes, mostly by keeping the pacing slow and solemn.Constance Grady, Vox, 20 Nov. 2024
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These official honor services are solemn moments to honor the sacrifice of our officers and first responders.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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And, in the end, Charlie Brown's pathetic sapling became, with love, a magnificent tree.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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A couple caught something magnificent on camera while on an overnight flight over scenic Iceland.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Boston University has a distinguished art history department that’s produced very good Ph.D. recipients.Brian T. Allen, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
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Schaffner, a department chair and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, has been studying foodborne illnesses for decades.Andrea Kane, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Below, check out this brief recap of Taylor Swift's epic year.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Masterfully crafted from lantana reeds by artisans of the Coexistence Collective, these epic elephants are already one of Art Week’s most talked about activations, promoting the fragile relationship between nature and humans.Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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My navy blazer, white shirt and khakis would otherwise have felt rather staid and unadventurous (at least for me), but the texture, color, and patina of my polo belt felt apropos.Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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The kicks made the crazies cry and even the staid fans scream.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, looked more grown up than ever at the festive event, which marked their second major royal outing of the year.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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This modern Disney classic follows two royal sisters — Elsa, whose great and terrible powers are revealed to the masses; and Anna, who only wants the best for her sister and her kingdom, which is on the verge of a coup.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“August.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/august. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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