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
With a team one loves, even losses develop a patina of epic grandeur.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Blending aristocratic grandeur with youthful energy, the imagery aims to celebrate individuality rather than uniformity, the company noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The only Australian natural landmark to match the grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef is Uluru, a giant red rock monolith in the geographical heart of Australia that is estimated to be around 550 million years old.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
For those looking to elevate the trip, The Shelbourne (part of Marriott’s Autograph collection) remains one of Ireland’s great hospitality addresses, blending historic grandeur with contemporary comfort just moments from St Stephen’s Green.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Blending aristocratic grandeur with youthful energy, the imagery aims to celebrate individuality rather than uniformity, the company noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The only Australian natural landmark to match the grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef is Uluru, a giant red rock monolith in the geographical heart of Australia that is estimated to be around 550 million years old.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
For those looking to elevate the trip, The Shelbourne (part of Marriott’s Autograph collection) remains one of Ireland’s great hospitality addresses, blending historic grandeur with contemporary comfort just moments from St Stephen’s Green.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
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Ultimately, though, no words can truly do justice to the majesty of their play.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Sport, in a world of artificial intelligence and synthetics, is also very human, in all its brilliance and fallibility.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Bespoke millwork adds instant architectural elegance, like in this luxurious bathroom by Harper Harris Design.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Just off Bamberg’s lively, strollable core is Hotel Villa Geyersworth, a four‑star, 40‑key property blending modern comfort with quiet old‑town elegance and well‑kept gardens.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The Long Good Friday (1980) Morals and ethics are at the heart of this British crime classic, which follows Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins), a prideful London gangster with lofty ambitions to restore England to its former glory.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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My favorite thing is seeing the more obscure soccer countries earn their moment of glory against the game’s giants.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 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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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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