as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a baronial mansion with dozens of spacious, luxurious rooms
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Recent Examples of baronial
On the automotive front, that character arc can be represented by the transition from the baronial elegance of the Bentley S2 Continental to the manifestation of rebellion found in the muscle cars from Motor City.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
And Glasgow is synonymous with the works of architect, artist, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), whose unique vision modernized Scottish baronial style with art nouveau flourishes and Japanese minimalism.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
And Glasgow is synonymous with the works of architect, artist, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), whose unique vision modernized Scottish baronial style with art nouveau flourishes and Japanese minimalism.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
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Beneath the Sistine Chapel’s magnificent vaulted ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, Charles and Pope Leo XIV prayed together in a special ecumenical service – a first since at least the Reformation.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The latest temporary exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pulling the cover back on one of the planet’s most magnificent animals.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to the Greek historian Herodotus, who composed his glorious amalgamation of legend and fact in the fourth-century BC, Helen never even reached Troy because Paris’s ship was blown off course.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bearzot was a more attack-minded coach than many of his predecessors, favouring a front three and a glorious playmaker in Fiorentina’s Giancarlo Antognoni, who recovered from a fractured skull to be fit for the tournament.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is how Bertolt Brecht defined the aim of epic theater.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Four straight losses, an SEC losing streak that has now reached 16 games, and Saturday’s epic collapse.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Reportedly the sisters will also continue to be invited to celebrate Christmas with the royal family in Sandringham, despite the fact that neither of their parents will ever be invited again.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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The trio was flanked by Swiss Guards and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the royal departure from the Holy See.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rolls-Royce‘s most iconic model, the majestic Phantom limousine, the storied marque had to create something extra special.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Shepherds now guide and offer hospitality to travelers in the majestic and wild Accursed Mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Sens could’ve benefitted from them being more imposing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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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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In 1898, architect René Binet unveiled his design for the Porte Monumentale, a grand three-legged archway intended to serve as the entrance portal to the upcoming 1900 Paris Exposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ellison, founder of Skydance Media, has grand ambitions for the entertainment giant.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The five-star hotel recently completed a massive renovation, bringing an even more regal feel to the lobby and other common areas, including a spectacular crystal chandelier that depicts a castle.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The critics jury gave a special mention to Natchez, directed by Suzannah Herbert and produced by Darcy McKinnon, a film set in the titular Mississippi town lined with more regal pre-Civil War mansions than any other place in the country.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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