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
Large-format square stone tiles add a touch of classical grandeur to a room.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The analysis underscores that while Americans may be attracted to the grandeur of larger cities, midsized metro areas have much to offer on the job front, while also offering a lower cost of living.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The building will no doubt attain new levels of success and grandeur.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The brilliantly blue bolt can be seen illuminating the inside of a storm cloud above the historic city, but glimpses like these can go far beyond simply illustrating lightning’s grandeur.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The analysis underscores that while Americans may be attracted to the grandeur of larger cities, midsized metro areas have much to offer on the job front, while also offering a lower cost of living.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The building will no doubt attain new levels of success and grandeur.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The brilliantly blue bolt can be seen illuminating the inside of a storm cloud above the historic city, but glimpses like these can go far beyond simply illustrating lightning’s grandeur.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
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Want to capture the majesty of the night sky for yourself?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and skepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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With brilliance and connection at her core, the ship was created to give all guests the freedom to vacation their very own way – offering the chance to exhale, connect and effortlessly escape into the moment.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Designed with a flat pocket, zip pocket, and even a key holder, this crossbody keeps all your travel necessities neatly organized without sacrificing elegance.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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While Johansson's ensemble channeled simple elegance, her beauty look brought more casual ease.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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As Oscar season ramps up, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will fete a variety of movies and TV shows, plus give needed momentum to contenders aiming for glory at March 15's Academy Awards ceremony.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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But Erivo is in it for the glory, not the fame, and will be missing out on the big show.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Long Names for Boys Often tied to strength, heritage, and tradition, long names for boys are sometimes tied to nobility.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its medical professionals aren’t just competent but morally perfect, their personal failings serving mainly to make their essential nobility more tangible.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 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 18 Jan. 2026.
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