1
: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
… the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.—
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan 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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Midtown’s Portrait Bar at the Fifth Avenue Hotel is a site of grandeur and intimacy, with chandeliers above and cozy corners below, matched by a menu of craft cocktails.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The director’s follow-up to 19th-century drama Godland charts the gradual evolution of a family as Anna, an artist, and Magnús, a fisherman, live with their three children and dog in the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Nor does the grandeur of the livery overstate the luxury travel brand’s connection to a sport renowned for its luxury hospitality.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
From Chaplin to the 'Jaws,' our local movie palace is known for its grandeur, $2 popcorn and recliners.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The director’s follow-up to 19th-century drama Godland charts the gradual evolution of a family as Anna, an artist, and Magnús, a fisherman, live with their three children and dog in the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Nor does the grandeur of the livery overstate the luxury travel brand’s connection to a sport renowned for its luxury hospitality.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
From Chaplin to the 'Jaws,' our local movie palace is known for its grandeur, $2 popcorn and recliners.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 23 Jan. 2026
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 8 Feb. 2026.
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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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