Thesaurus results for GRANDEUR

grandeur

noun

ˈgran-jər

Definition of grandeur

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 house with a connected guest cabin and barn would sit away from a magical but mosquito-ridden creek, and in view of the Colorado-grandeur Flatirons to one side and Rocky Mountains to the other. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 The service Multilingual young Italians add a touch of spryness to all the grandeur and opulence keeping things unstuffy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026 The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 In film scores, its low tones helped create suspense, grandeur, danger, or emotional weight. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandeur

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur

Noun

The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
On the Vietnam side (Ban Gioc), there are several smaller waterfalls to the side that add to the majesty.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old center back, comes from a line of nobility, particularly Counts, in his home country.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 June 2026
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.

— Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

Loser goes home, just like the others bounced from this bonkers initial knockout round — dreams trounced via penalty kick or last-minute magnificence or just … a big French bully.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026