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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
To the English ear, domaine sounds like a grand name for what here at Domaine Potterat is, like most Lavaux wineries, a quintessentially small family run operation.
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Those who believe in this kind of thinking might say that line items on USAID’s ledger are only of minor consequence in the grand scheme of things.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
The architectural showstopper, flanked by grand Corinthian arches, is considered one of the British capital’s most elegant and exclusive addresses, a magnet for high-profile names past and present.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
Its plan is roughly akin to the state of Illinois taking out a home equity loan and refinancing its mortgage, albeit on a grand scale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Those who believe in this kind of thinking might say that line items on USAID’s ledger are only of minor consequence in the grand scheme of things.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
The architectural showstopper, flanked by grand Corinthian arches, is considered one of the British capital’s most elegant and exclusive addresses, a magnet for high-profile names past and present.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
Its plan is roughly akin to the state of Illinois taking out a home equity loan and refinancing its mortgage, albeit on a grand scale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand
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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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Harper isn’t devoid of faults, with the two main ones being his defensive focus and inconsistent jump-shooting.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The investment firm said Advanced Auto Parts might be losing market share to its main rivals and that the stock appears to be trading at an extended valuation.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Original price: $129.99 Clean your whole home, from carpets to wood floors, with a BLACK+DECKER cordless stick vacuum.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The whole point of the ESA is to help species recover to the point where they’re no longer endangered.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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Stablecoins are coming forward as one of the most plausible crypto applications for real-world transactions, and several of the largest retailers globally, including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), are taking note.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Two of the largest trucking lobbies in the U.S. overwhelmingly welcomed the reform, with their statements included in the official Department of Transportation press release.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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While Nancy Mitford’s life was all aristocratic escapades splashed across the gossip pages, Bessie Carter has a penchant for German techno and British electronic-music festivals, comfy T-shirts on her days off, and a nebulizer for her vocal cords.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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Related Articles Fresh off designing the priest’s robes for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the designer with aristocratic roots took another deep dive into the history of France.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Favorite collections: Dior, Willy Chavarria, Craig Green, Lemaire and Officine Générale Best show format: The glorious city of Paris and its surroundings were on wonderful display this show season.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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These benefits from huge Green Pine-series radars for early warning and to help cue fire control sensors towards incoming threats.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But this scraping has sparked a huge backlash from publishers, artists and writers, who complain that it has been done without any consent or compensation.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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There's nothing quite like basking in the sun on a glorious, care-free vacation day.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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Find a theater near you and soak in that glorious AC while catching a flick or two to beat the heat.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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“Grand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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