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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
nothing compares to the gorgeousness of the first snow of the winter
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
taken aback by the indescribable gorgeousness of the Grand Canyon at sunset
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Recent Examples of gorgeousness
Our limo arrived at the hotel in a gleaming streak of silver gorgeousness.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Docu director Philippe grew up in a home with the same deep red wallpaper as in the iconic Vertigo scene where a surveilling James Stewart first glimpses Novak in all her gorgeousness.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Docu director Philippe grew up in a home with the same deep red wallpaper as in the iconic Vertigo scene where a surveilling James Stewart first glimpses Novak in all her gorgeousness.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorgeousness
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our mother figures and friends can serve as the best sources of inspiration for beauty tips and tricks, thanks to many years of trial and error.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Alas, her brushes with athletic brilliance proved fleeting.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the novel, Nikki works tirelessly to prove herself amongst industry male figureheads who don’t value her voice, personhood, and brilliance, while managing pressure from a boss who isn't her advocate and navigating challenging colleagues steeped in misogyny and who are power-hungry.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When trained on a star cluster, binoculars help reveal the true majesty of these sparkling stellar hives, bringing many dimmer stars into view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Come for the gothic majesty, stay for Elordi’s stunning and emotive performance as the Creature tries to be human in an inhuman world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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With the inimitable Chef Devin Denzer at the helm, Atsumeru utilizes the exacting refinement of traditional Japanese technique and blends it with the discipline, color, and loveliness of Nordic fare.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its sheer loveliness almost completely undermines the menace of that rictus on the cover.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
21 Jan. 2026
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Now, guests can sleep in those same rooms, breathe in its history, and experience live music that can trace its roots all the way back to those glory days.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, Trump has again revealed himself to be a stain on basic decency and humanity, demonstrating a depraved indifference to suffering and a laser-like focus on gold and glory.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Oberoi is launching two luxury Nile dahabeyas, which revive the elegance of 1920s river travel, offering an intimate way to experience Egypt’s most storied landscapes along the Nile.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Tyrolean-style on-mountain lodge, Utah’s first five-star property as of 1982, still smacks of old-world elegance.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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But even setting aside the continued sartorial magnificence of Alan Cumming and his stylish sidekick, The Traitors’s entertainment value as a social experiment keeps on rising.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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The magnificence of mesquite is on full display.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Gorgeousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gorgeousness. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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