as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
struck by the grandeur of the sun setting over the Golden Gate Bridge
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Recent Examples of grandeur
Corinthian columns, with their acanthus leaves and richer ornament, signal display, monumentality, and theatrical grandeur.
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Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
Their grandeur and immensity manage to surprise us even in an age when humans are building larger and larger things.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Flank a small entrance with tall planters to create a sense of grandeur, or to draw the eye upward toward the door to balance a steep set of stairs.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
The spa Compared to the grandeur of the rest of the property, the on-site spa is comparatively scaled-back.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
Their grandeur and immensity manage to surprise us even in an age when humans are building larger and larger things.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Flank a small entrance with tall planters to create a sense of grandeur, or to draw the eye upward toward the door to balance a steep set of stairs.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
The spa Compared to the grandeur of the rest of the property, the on-site spa is comparatively scaled-back.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
Noun
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And his demented majesty has no intention of going gentle into that good night.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Their satanic majesties request your attention to this breaking news.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Caused by sunlight-scattering dust in the Martian atmosphere, that unexpected brilliance seems to be planet-wide—save for a region near the world’s north pole.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Also, the brilliance of Tolstoy and Chekhov and Dostoevsky, these geniuses that have gone down in history.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Its elegance is showcased in movies, books, and art.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The winners came dressed to impress and were eager to promote their projects and bask in the glory of being declared the best of the internet.—
Joshua Dudley,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Korean nobility of bygone eras simply had better taste.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In particular, popes wanted to select the church’s bishops rather than allowing nobility or a king to do so.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective — shining brilliantly; full of splendor and magnificence.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Along a cliff's edge in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, boondockers have expansive views of the geological magnificence.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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