as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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Recent Examples of magnificence
For all its magnificence, this all-American dessert is not the easiest to make from scratch.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Mosaic magnificence Fine art and mosaic design come together on the patio of this Massachusetts residence, which features stainless-steel appliances under a mosaic installation created with half-inch vitreous glass.
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Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
The film’s press campaign has, quite reasonably, played up the magnificence of Skarsgård’s body in leather and winked at the transgressiveness on display.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Spend some time fishing on Sprague Lake, or take in the magnificence of a sunrise at Bear Lake.
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Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnificence
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Mosaic magnificence Fine art and mosaic design come together on the patio of this Massachusetts residence, which features stainless-steel appliances under a mosaic installation created with half-inch vitreous glass.
—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
The film’s press campaign has, quite reasonably, played up the magnificence of Skarsgård’s body in leather and winked at the transgressiveness on display.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Spend some time fishing on Sprague Lake, or take in the magnificence of a sunrise at Bear Lake.
—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnificence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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Perhaps not even his cautious approach can shackle the brilliance of this squad.
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His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has witnessed more than a century of American history, in all its heartbreak and majesty.
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Ultimately, though, no words can truly do justice to the majesty of their play.
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My ambitions are crowned with glory.
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This mile and an eighth run over the main track was inaugurated in 1982 and has long been a stepping stone towards Breeders’ Cup glory and beyond.
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What emerged was a wardrobe that balanced sensuality, ease and elegance.
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There’s a certain elegance and sophistication to rooftop bars and restaurants captured in the American imagination.
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Wilson’s achievement is to bring these meanings forward without flattening the poem’s strangeness or grandeur.
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The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop.
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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