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a gorgeous day
a beautiful day
a perfect day
a glorious day
a lovely day
a sunny day
a gorgeous view
an incredible view
a stunning view
a scenic view
gorgeous costumes
glamorous costumes
elegant costumes
exquisite costumes
elaborate costumes
fancy costumes

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How does the adjective gorgeous contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gorgeous are glorious, resplendent, splendid, sublime, and superb. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

Where would glorious be a reasonable alternative to gorgeous?

While in some cases nearly identical to gorgeous, glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

When would resplendent be a good substitute for gorgeous?

The words resplendent and gorgeous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

When could splendid be used to replace gorgeous?

While the synonyms splendid and gorgeous are close in meaning, splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

When is it sensible to use sublime instead of gorgeous?

The synonyms sublime and gorgeous are sometimes interchangeable, but sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

When can superb be used instead of gorgeous?

Although the words superb and gorgeous have much in common, superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeous
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  • First crushes, first loves, the beautiful days of summer, and heartbreak are what made this book an instant hit with teens.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
  • For classical music performances, behind the stage is this beautiful, 30 foot wide pipe organ, which was very cool, but the feature was really distracting.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • The trailers for the episode dropped not only the announcement of Swift's latest album, but also a cute moment between the celeb couple.
    Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The brand also offers the pillow in a smaller base model and several cute kids’ pillows that double as plushies.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Thus, the poorest countries in Central America, Central and South Asia, and Africa are likely to become stuck in the economic lowlands with little means of exit while the larger, geopolitically significant emerging markets will, relatively speaking, become more attractive.
    Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Like during past periods of uncertainty, such as the 2008 financial crisis or early Covid-19 years, some companies may be available at more attractive entry points.
    Lisya Bahar Manoah, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • Hailee Steinfeld’s peachy nude lip is a win, but the matte diffusion over lids and beneath brows makes for a striking (yet still soft and pretty) moment.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
  • What reviewers say: This bodysuit has the perfect neckline—a mix between square and scoop that is super feminine and pretty.
    Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • As guests enter the suite, they are immediately struck by a feature bar and stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip with all of its glitz and glamour.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • From Osaka to Marrakesh, Paris to Sydney, some of the world’s most attractive hotels and resorts took great care to ensure their indoor pools more than stand up to the rest of their stunning spaces.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Gorgeous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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