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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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One voter in Greenwich Village told ABC News that concerns about antisemitism were a main driver for his decision to vote for Cuomo.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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The three main changes House Republicans want to make are to ensure immigrants who are in the United States without legal authorization can’t enroll; create work requirements to be on the program; and prevent federal funding from being used for gender transition care.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Now it’s become a room that the whole artist community wants to be part of.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Summer’s about indulgence, and your partner’s body is the whole damn buffet.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Never mind that the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was the largest women’s organization in the U.S. and provided public speaking opportunities for women at a time this was almost unheard of.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Over the past 10 years, the number of renters aged 65 and older has surged by nearly 30 percent, adding 2.4 million senior renters across the country—by far the largest growth of any age group, according to new research conducted by Point2Homes.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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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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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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Cloth Lampshades As with any space, lighting, especially lamps, can make a huge impact.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Three seasons in, The Gilded Age has barely explored its huge cast of servant characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 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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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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“Grand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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