magnificence
noun
mag·nif·i·cence
mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s 
məg-
1
: the quality or state of being magnificent
2
: splendor of surroundings
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Examples of magnificence in a Sentence
the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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The Tarbosaurus, a prehistoric giant that once roamed the lands of what is now Asia, is a testament to the diversity and magnificence of the dinosaur era.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
In each chapter, each orbit, there is always a part of the Earth’s magnificence that some or all of the crew miss — the Himalayas, Gran Canaria, the Tunisian salt flats.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023
Pretty much any time of year is good to visit Door County's winding road, but the best time to witness its magnificence is when its fall colors peak from late-September to mid-October, according to doorcounty.com.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2023
Denis Johnson’s book, with its alternately terrible and fragile wilderness, is famous as a twenty-first-century novel that deftly balances magnificence and brevity—a credit to the poetic cohesion of the author’s design.
—The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2023
The most exciting photo shoot in the September fashion issues may not be Vogue’s cover featuring four super models reunited in their super-model magnificence.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2023
But properly moisturized and cared-for curls may surprise you with their potential for heat-free magnificence.
—Arushi Sinha, Glamour, 27 July 2023
Just as redwoods trigger stronger emotions than dogwoods, the magnificence of whales has a unique ability to infuse us with awe.
—Time, 5 June 2023
All of this magnificence will be presented by Yogini Jaima, guiding you through an unforgettable evening of musical wonder, inner peace, and spiritual connection.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
In each chapter, each orbit, there is always a part of the Earth’s magnificence that some or all of the crew miss — the Himalayas, Gran Canaria, the Tunisian salt flats.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023
Pretty much any time of year is good to visit Door County's winding road, but the best time to witness its magnificence is when its fall colors peak from late-September to mid-October, according to doorcounty.com.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2023
Denis Johnson’s book, with its alternately terrible and fragile wilderness, is famous as a twenty-first-century novel that deftly balances magnificence and brevity—a credit to the poetic cohesion of the author’s design.
—The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2023
The most exciting photo shoot in the September fashion issues may not be Vogue’s cover featuring four super models reunited in their super-model magnificence.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2023
But properly moisturized and cared-for curls may surprise you with their potential for heat-free magnificence.
—Arushi Sinha, Glamour, 27 July 2023
Just as redwoods trigger stronger emotions than dogwoods, the magnificence of whales has a unique ability to infuse us with awe.
—Time, 5 June 2023
All of this magnificence will be presented by Yogini Jaima, guiding you through an unforgettable evening of musical wonder, inner peace, and spiritual connection.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnificence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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magnificence
noun
mag·nif·i·cence
mag-ˈnif-ə-sən(t)s
: the quality or state of being magnificent
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