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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And while in Reims, be sure to visit the magnificent Cathédrale de Reims.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Guest stars like Bob Odenkirk, Andy Samberg, Sam Richardson, and Patti Harrison bring magnificent energy to their segments, but the show's success primarily hinges on Robinson's unique sensibilities as a performer.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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Hit the ground running like Iron Man with this line of coffee in all its glorious forms — pods, instant, ground, and whole bean.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Many of the 88 rooms also have glorious sea views and, in contrast to the riot of pattern in the public spaces, have a quieter aesthetic.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Thanks to the new uniforms, quotable lines, and epic space battles, Wrath of Khan is the best film with which to hook new fans.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The green and red striped side from Rio however, move on, to an epic quarter final fixture against the winner of Manchester City vs Al Hilal.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The kids were treated to a royal ball, a pajama party and other special surprises.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Welcome to difficult-to-reach Nordkapp (North Cape), a magnificent — albeit somewhat extreme — antidote for travelers looking to escape the summer heat back home while visiting a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists for centuries.—
Dan Fellner,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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This 27-mile loop above Crested Butte is a great way to explore the majestic Elk Mountains without much effort.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
4 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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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Because in the grand symphony of automotive manufacturing, this sneaky little data gremlin slipped past quality checks, and the deviation was written off as statistical noise.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The Crown Prince has invested trillions of dollars in his grand mega projects intended to wean the kingdom off dependence on oil revenues.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Despite its regal name, the Royal Box at Wimbledon isn’t reserved solely for royalty.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Joya wasn’t with us that day; my mother had handed me enough heavy coins to purchase it from a trinket stand in Trafalgar Square, where long white poles around Nelson’s Column were festooned with regal banners and topped with crowns.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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