1
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the grand ceremonies that typically mark the opening of the Olympic Games
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
won the grand prize
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the grand total comes to $350
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
in the grand ring of the three-ring circus stood the lion tamer himself
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
everyone wanted to be seen with Palm Beach society's grand dame
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
that picnic in the mountains was simply grand
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as in huge
unusually large
before them lay a grand treeless plain that stretched as far as the eye could see
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Recent Examples of grand
Install one directly in front of your back gate to forge a grand entrance to your garden.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
And in keeping with the grand tradition of biopics, other things were simply made up or distorted by absurd degrees.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Perfect in a grand hallway or in lieu of a fireplace – at dusk or otherwise.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
And in keeping with the grand tradition of biopics, other things were simply made up or distorted by absurd degrees.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Perfect in a grand hallway or in lieu of a fireplace – at dusk or otherwise.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand
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And while several must-see redwood groves dot Northern California, in my opinion, driving the Avenue of the Giants is the easiest way to get up close and personal with these magnificent trees.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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And Fitzgerald, coming off a magnificent six-interception freshman season, can play nickel skillfully if needed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Three main risks should worry Congress, the courts and every American about the rapid rise of these markets.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Surges can sometimes indicate an underlying wiring issue or a problem with your main breaker.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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The whole team is still learning every day.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And that’s the absurdity of this whole thing.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene The streets of Forte—as insiders call it—are a maze of tall box hedges and gates that shelter private villas built for wealthy and aristocratic Italian families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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All of these Les Lalanne pieces belong to the collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg — Jean is a Canadian of French aristocratic descent and a Bronfman of the Seagram’s empire; Terry was the creative director of YSL beauty.—
David Lê,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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It’s been wonderful over the five generations.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bringing it back to America is wonderful.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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However — and this is significant — Buffett faced some years with huge losses.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Guests can also socialize around the outdoor pool and pool bar, another glorious sunset viewing location.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the sandweeshes begin with a golden and glorious taboon bread — or rather Abdullah’s fantastic interpretation, which is similar to focaccia.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Grand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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