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as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking
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Recent Examples of majesty
The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water.
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Cades Cove Feel enveloped in mountain majesty by visiting this scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee that’s fully surrounded by the mountain range.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Cades Cove Feel enveloped in mountain majesty by visiting this scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee that’s fully surrounded by the mountain range.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
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But as far as nobility in football goes, Lagerbielke is a rare player to make it this far in their career, with a bright future seemingly still ahead.
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This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999.
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Co-founder Doug Frost is one of only a handful of people alive to hold both the Master Sommelier and Master of Wine titles, and the team utilise that world view to produce elegant Bordeaux and Rhone blends that capture a local identity and speak to a crowd wanting wanting elegance and acid.
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Swift is all about classic silhouettes and her wedding gown will likely have timeless elegance.
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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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Educators, administrators, first responders, health care workers and front-line service providers must be required to receive training that promotes cultural understanding and dignity as the principles of service for Muslim and Arab communities.
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It is pursued through courage, determination, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the right to shape their own future.
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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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The licensee needs to submit reports on a regular basis, such as reporting sales each quarter which determines royalties owed.
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Her show has picked up viewers over the years, and Coon has become television royalty after The White Lotus (and, for some voters, The Leftovers).
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Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
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Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.
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Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness.
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The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele.
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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