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
The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The condition of the water on its own, as opposed to the grandeur of the monument, is becoming a draw of its own as well.
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Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
In Europe, Gothic Revival and Victorian grandeur coexist with modern amenities, preserving history while accommodating contemporary life.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
When in doubt, look to the hair colors that have oozed opulence and grandeur throughout the ages.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The condition of the water on its own, as opposed to the grandeur of the monument, is becoming a draw of its own as well.
—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
In Europe, Gothic Revival and Victorian grandeur coexist with modern amenities, preserving history while accommodating contemporary life.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
When in doubt, look to the hair colors that have oozed opulence and grandeur throughout the ages.
—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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Route 12, Utah The red rock majesty of Utah is on triumphant display on State Route 12, winding between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks.
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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
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France has emerged as the World Cup's benchmark team, showcasing unparalleled individual brilliance and collective chemistry.
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What emerged was a wardrobe that balanced sensuality, ease and elegance.
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There’s a certain elegance and sophistication to rooftop bars and restaurants captured in the American imagination.
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Among the iconic historic items that guests can enjoy are a 1920s wooden carousel that Hardy had restored and hand painted to its former glory where kids and families now ride and enjoy for free.
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Four more properties were restored to their former glory over the years, the last of which was the 1909 home of Morgan’s grandson Robert Zabriskie, the work of which was finished in 2019.
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Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old center back, comes from a line of nobility, particularly Counts, in his home country.
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This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999.
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Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
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Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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