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
The lodge was subsequently remodeled and expanded by Scots-baronial whiz-kid Robert Lorimer.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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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Natasha Joukovsky Considers Ahead-of-Their-Time Novels Cecilia and Evelina Cecilia—that is, Frances Burney’s magnificent second novel—is breaking my heart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Sombrero Galaxy was imaged to magnificent effect by the Hubble Space Telescope — most recently to mark its 35th anniversary in space — which revealed its sweeping disk-like structure and pronounced dusty lanes shining beneath its glowing galactic core.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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And the greatest expression of care comes at the very last moment, in a final, glorious moment of surreal grace at the end of the novel.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So campy and kitschy and glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, Grande made headlines for her epic looks on the red carpet, donning a custom pink Schiaparelli gown.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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UConn responded with an epic rout three weeks later.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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When Andrew was stripped of his royal titles, and he and Fergie were ordered to vacate Royal Lodge, Beatrice and Eugenie maintained their titles and were still invited to spend Christmas with the family at Sandringham.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Since that time, Kate has been busy attending various events and official royal outings.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The experience of entering the telescope via its cat walk and being underneath the majestic dome was something out of a movie set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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This area is home to majestic Uvalde Bigtooth Maples that turn blazing shades of orange and red in the fall, but there is plenty to see in the spring and summer as well.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Set against the architectural rigor and historical weight of one of Northern Italy’s most imposing villas, models Arthur Hargous and Svetlana Lethelier appear solo or as a couple sporting key looks of the spring 2026 collection paraded in Paris in October.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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An Early Fendi Baguette Making its grand debut in 1997, the Fendi Baguette has managed to maintain It-status for nearly 30 years—an achievement very few fashion pieces can claim.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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From a grand European adventure to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica, here are the best trips to take in your 30s.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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With a private terrace and a rooftop gazebo overlooking landscaped gardens and the distant Ganga Valley, staying at the Viceregal Suite is a throwback to India’s regal glory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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These exclusive areas include the breathtaking, two-story library that somehow manages to be both regal and cozy.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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