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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Then there’s the saltwater pool, all of the American mid-century and Danish modern furniture, and certainly the magnificent mountain and palm tree views.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thiaw has been magnificent for Newcastle so far and this aberration should not overshadow that, but this was a game too far for the German, who surely requires a rest for the FA Cup tie with Bournemouth on Saturday.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The mountains look glorious, green, and bizarrely in-your-face.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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College sweethearts William and Kate would later get engaged in Kenya in October 2010 and marry in an epic royal wedding in London in April 2011.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Challenge winners selected from eligible entries in all 50 states will earn an exclusive invitation to attend the live final in Los Angeles on May 20, marking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to witness the epic conclusion and be part of this milestone season.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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King Charles views her as a great asset and calming influence within the royal family.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales resumed royal duties the day before Kate's birthday, visiting Charing Cross Hospital in London for their first official duty of 2026.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expect a three- to four-hour trek of moderate difficulty, but the majestic views of the rocky coastline from the top are worth the trip.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The team had already excavated the other three corners of a narrow tomb occupied by an imposing, unnamed sarcophagus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The most imposing building on Main Street is a gun shop called Chandler’s Firearms Estates, on the corner of East Church Street.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meta reportedly plans to continue the grand unwinding of its metaverse ambitions by laying off 10% of its 15,000-person Reality Labs division, which is responsible for the company’s virtual reality headsets and Horizon Worlds game.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Inward state visits, which typically last for a few days, are often highlighted by a ceremonial welcome, luncheon with the royal family, grand state banquet and meetings between the visiting guest and British politicians.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Copying the Princess of Wales’s regal nails is both affordable and achievable.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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His work is regal and sharp, with dramatic timing perfected by years of World Series calls.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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