1
: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome—
E. A. Poe
E. A. Poe2
: an instance or example of grandeur
visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West
Examples of grandeur in a Sentence
His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.
They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
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Known as Slide Job Ranch, the roughly 140-acre spread blends equestrian grandeur with high-octane heritage, a nod to its string of motorsports legends, including former owners Ernie Irvan and Joe Nemechek.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Descendants of the architect live on the top floor of the building today and have arranged the mansion-style apartment Airbnb to show off the grandeur of the space.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2025
The challenge before her is not small: there will be broadcast deals to negotiate, stakeholders to satisfy, a whole world of people to inspire with the power and grandeur of the Olympics, some of whom will surely be watching and waiting and ready to level criticism.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Listen to this article Nestled just steps from Harvard Square and the Charles River, 55 Fayerweather Street in West Cambridge elegantly blends the grandeur of a 1905 Georgian Revival estate with museum-caliber minimalist design.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Descendants of the architect live on the top floor of the building today and have arranged the mansion-style apartment Airbnb to show off the grandeur of the space.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2025
The challenge before her is not small: there will be broadcast deals to negotiate, stakeholders to satisfy, a whole world of people to inspire with the power and grandeur of the Olympics, some of whom will surely be watching and waiting and ready to level criticism.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Listen to this article Nestled just steps from Harvard Square and the Charles River, 55 Fayerweather Street in West Cambridge elegantly blends the grandeur of a 1905 Georgian Revival estate with museum-caliber minimalist design.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for grandeur
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandeur. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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grandeur
noun
gran·deur
ˈgran-jər 
1
: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence
2
: something that is grand
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