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
According to Bloomberg, the baronial spread had been repossessed due to an expired loan by the creditors to Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Saud and members of the Saudi royal family who owned the spread since the 1990s.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
The castle’s baronial entrance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
The castle’s baronial entrance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
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So the first stage of our trip was to visit Avenue of the Giants, the magnificent 31-mile drive through an ancient redwood forest.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Denver Broncos were a major surprise during the 2024 NFL campaign, and while that was thanks much in part to a stingy defense, their success was also due to Bo Nix's magnificent rookie season.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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When our planet crosses through such a path, these bits of rock and dust burn up in our atmosphere in a glorious spectacle.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
11 Aug. 2025
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And that level, quite literally, is on high in an evil genius’ tower akin to Universal Studios' glorious black and white monster movies that began in the 1930s — a genre that Burton has been inspired by before, most prominently in his 2012 stop-motion classic Frankenweenie.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Once the massive task of harvesting is complete (in 2023, Dothan’s Houston County harvested more than 89 million pounds), the town—in true Southern fashion—throws down for one epic celebration known as the National Peanut Festival.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Structured around Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Goldin’s work elevates personal history to the level of epic storytelling.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Princess Anne's son and the pediatric nurse, who works for the U.K.'s National Health Service, took their love public at the Badminton Horse Trials in May 2024 and have since stepped out for several day dates and social events on the royal family's calendar.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the exact amount of As Ever Rosé inventory put up for sale is unknown, no doubt part of the reason the product moved fast is Markle herself: Since leaving the royal family in January 2020, she's remained a constant—and controversial—figure in the public eye.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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The celebration at the majestic 146-year-old mansion is the latest in a string of major improvements in the working-class section of Nashville that runs from the airport to the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell noted after the ceremony.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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The majestic mountains of Pakistan are rarely – if ever – considered among this prestigious group.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Proposals ranged from turning the block into a public pavilion to adding a fabric facade around the current building to give it a less imposing look.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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These classic stays have always matched the Scottish capital’s more measured, thoughtful rhythm—grand yet accessible, historic but deeply hospitable.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The tradition dates back to the 9th century, adding a regal layer to the city's rich history.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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On Lake Geneva, sip local wine and watch regal white swans glide across shimmering turquoise waters, their graceful necks creating elegant silhouettes against the dramatic Alpine backdrop.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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