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
From Chaplin to the 'Jaws,' our local movie palace is known for its grandeur, $2 popcorn and recliners.
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 23 Jan. 2026
The grandeur of Boxley’s influence is conveyed by his terse, oracular speech.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The scenic coast enclave of Newport, Rhode Island, is no stranger to historic grandeur, but even in this rarefied locale, Boxcroft stands apart.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
His career moved between those two capitals of elegance, bringing Roman grandeur into a system that still treats fashion not only as commerce, but as ceremony.
—Thomas Adamson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 23 Jan. 2026
The grandeur of Boxley’s influence is conveyed by his terse, oracular speech.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The scenic coast enclave of Newport, Rhode Island, is no stranger to historic grandeur, but even in this rarefied locale, Boxcroft stands apart.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
His career moved between those two capitals of elegance, bringing Roman grandeur into a system that still treats fashion not only as commerce, but as ceremony.
—Thomas Adamson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
Noun
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There’s a majesty to the way Hughes plays the game.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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But, until recently, hotels and the dining scene—especially après—were not reflective of the resort’s alpine majesty.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Basketball brilliance turned this frigid afternoon into a hot Fudd Sunday.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri The emerging brilliance of Olivia Dean was not only recognized by Grammy voters, who awarded her best new artist, but by legendary music mogul Clive Davis.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Kate Middleton incorporated daytime elegance into her royal wardrobe with a look by Edeline Lee on Thursday in London alongside Prince William.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Despite opening in 2015, this hotel has a timeless elegance that feels like a particularly luxurious stop on San Antonio's annual parade of homes tour.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Why book Because the glory days of summer camp need not be confined to childhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harold Lloyd is the title rookie who gets to Tate University looking for football glory and maybe a girlfriend, too, and quickly becomes the resident tackling dummy in a template for sports and college comedies that followed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sophie is wearing the dress of nobility.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other camellia species were noted and grown for their flowers gracing gardens of temples and nobility.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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But even setting aside the continued sartorial magnificence of Alan Cumming and his stylish sidekick, The Traitors’s entertainment value as a social experiment keeps on rising.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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The magnificence of mesquite is on full display.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandeur. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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