1
as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the sublime beauty of the firmament
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2
as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the sublime virtue of having given all one's worldly goods to the poor
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Recent Examples of sublime
Given Isle Royale’s remoteness, the night skies are sublime.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Though San Miguel de Allende’s sublime culinary scene means visitors will want to spend meals out on the town, the property’s kitchen also makes a mean breakfast—and has the in at every restaurant in town.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Amphibious cars are a monument to indecision, never perfected, always a compromise of some sort but often in their weird way sublime, like the Sea Lion Amphibious Prototype heading for auction this weekend.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
The main street, Arendell, is lined with shops, seafood restaurants, and a string of fishing charters ready to take you out for a sublime day on the water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Though San Miguel de Allende’s sublime culinary scene means visitors will want to spend meals out on the town, the property’s kitchen also makes a mean breakfast—and has the in at every restaurant in town.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Amphibious cars are a monument to indecision, never perfected, always a compromise of some sort but often in their weird way sublime, like the Sea Lion Amphibious Prototype heading for auction this weekend.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
The main street, Arendell, is lined with shops, seafood restaurants, and a string of fishing charters ready to take you out for a sublime day on the water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublime
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But the filmmakers’ motivations for glomming on to Ed are depicted as being noble.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the great David Thewlis will make his first appearance as Peylak, noble leader of the Wind Traders tribe.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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More than a third of Americans don’t even read the news, and an astonishing number of people from both parties report actual hatred for one another—including 23 percent in 2023 who favored violence should the opposing party win the next election.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The hybrid setup produces an astonishing 1,800 hp.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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For those who are ready to trade in their simple drip coffee set up for something a bit more advanced, Seattle Coffee Gear is a great independent retailer for coffee-brewing appliances and accessories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Being a great place to work is about structure as well as culture, whether the business in question is listed, family-owned or private equity-backed.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The ‘Mahabharat’ enabled by AI is a wonderful example of how tradition and technology can work hand in hand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Again and again, striking out into the unknown led to wonderful new possibilities, making my life grow larger and deeper.—
Sarah Chamberlain,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Computer Mice Deals The Logitech G502 Lightspeed earned high marks from our expert thanks to great battery life and low-latency wireless connectivity.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shackleton may have made a mistake in the outdoors, and the amazing story of his getting back on track entertained millions of people for a century afterward.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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The flocking is amazing, not too heavy yet sturdy.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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And yet, welcoming that idea can shock the system because our popular conception of the American Revolution is so often encased in bloodless, gallant myth.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Inter reaching two Champions League finals in the past three seasons is nothing short of miraculous — particularly given the club got repossessed by the investment firm Oaktree just over a year ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Sublime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublime. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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