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as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
the governor watched with stately aloofness as his wife charmed the party guests
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as in graceful
having or showing elegance
a stately dowager in an evening gown
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
stately plantation homes that are now open to the public as museums
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as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
a stately composition that has served as the musical accompaniment for countless graduations and other ceremonial occasions
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Recent Examples of stately
Traditional Fall Front Entry An impressive magnolia leaf garland framing this door makes for a stately and traditional fall front entry.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
His large-scale jars and urns are the most impressive due to their stately size.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Le Bon’s fellow Welsh native, the legendary songwriter John Cale of the Velvet Underground, guests on this album of stately guitar rock.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
His large-scale jars and urns are the most impressive due to their stately size.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Le Bon’s fellow Welsh native, the legendary songwriter John Cale of the Velvet Underground, guests on this album of stately guitar rock.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stately
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Drafted in the second round, 50th overall, last year out of TCU, the physically imposing, 6-foot-6, 250-pound lefty debuted at the Single-A level in April.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tapping into traditional craft methods, from woodworking and stone mining to hammering metal, Gerlach&Heilig utilizes modern systems and tools (laser cutting, CNC milling) to design contemporary furnishings that embrace a graceful, minimal simplicity.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Another highlight was the graceful Otoro (fatty bluefin belly) nigiri.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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While not a musical, the show does feature an extraordinary musical score that perfectly accompanies magnificent visuals.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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Weeping delights in the exalted, the sublime, the magnificent — a symphony, a vista, megafauna, even a brilliant dissertation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and GoPros punctured the peace in the tranquil and majestic mountains and triggered a closure of the Enchantments, an area popular for backcountry hiking and camping, as law enforcement scoured the forest for any signs of the bearded Army veteran.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The décor encompasses the majestic scenery of a Rocky Mountain escape, with a large fireplace, wood accents and a rustic social setting.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her blonde hair was parted at the side and tucked low in an elegant bun in the back.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The elegant car, original down to the paint, is a legacy that will be passed on to her daughter.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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By Neptune, there will be lifeguards in red swimsuits and slow-motion running on glorious SoCal beaches.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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This dialectic was part of a flourishing realm of glorious language.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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This is his first full album since the end of the YSL trial and his formal release from prison, following his guilty plea on October 31, 2024.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Still, if the DNI made a formal recommendation, the State Department is the issuing authority for foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Every detail feels intentional, not just in the fresh ingredients, but in thoughtful touches like letting diners take home a handsome pair of wooden chopsticks after their meal.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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The teacher was young, handsome, often wore a pink button-down.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Stately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stately. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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