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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a grandiose plan to upgrade the entire interstate highway system in 10 years
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
made some grandiose claim that she was the descendant of a French princess
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Recent Examples of grandiose
Callis was set to unveil his latest painting, but Cassidy destroyed the artwork to make his own grandiose entrance.
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Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
What is largely absent in China’s description of itself and its interests is any grandiose ambition to be a global or even regional leader.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
And then there are grandiose narcissists, who exhibit social boldness, high self-esteem, and are more likely to overestimate their own intelligence.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
If the Coliseum does become a regular ground for cricket, grandiose plans are envisioned.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
What is largely absent in China’s description of itself and its interests is any grandiose ambition to be a global or even regional leader.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
And then there are grandiose narcissists, who exhibit social boldness, high self-esteem, and are more likely to overestimate their own intelligence.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
If the Coliseum does become a regular ground for cricket, grandiose plans are envisioned.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandiose
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All of them have been magnificent.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and the triumphant return of Jake's magnificent Toruk beast, too.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jean stepped out as Nia approached—lean and arrogant, a cigarette pinched between her lips.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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But when the cameras stop rolling, the set turns into an epic dance party.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Liz and Dick fell in love on the set of Cleopatra, the ridiculously expensive and lavish epic love story of the ancient Egyptian queen and the Roman general Mark Antony.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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There aren’t many obvious or ostentatious signs of wealth, other than a few pristine trucks and SUVs in the courthouse parking lot, and a new community center in Mentone that cost millions and is barely used.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Marigolds are one of fall's most glorious (and underrated) flowers.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
6 Oct. 2025
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Whereas the first movie made clear that Spinal Tap was a ridiculous band whose pretentious members didn’t have much musical talent, we’re now supposed to believe its admirers include Sirs Paul McCartney and Elton John.—
Christopher J. Scalia,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Sep. 2025
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And though all of Anderson’s artistry and jittery comedic sensibility is present, the director hasn’t created a pretentious version of an action flick; One Battle After Another is the real thing, filled with beautifully shot car chases and shoot-outs.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Drafted in the second round, 50th overall, last year out of TCU, the physically imposing, 6-foot-6, 250-pound lefty debuted at the Single-A level in April.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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While The Morning Show presents the news business as glossy and glamorous (and often a little pompous), The Paper takes the opposite view with the documentary crew from The Office now focusing on a dying newspaper in Ohio.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guigal’s strategy isn’t built on pompous conservatism, but in long-term thinking.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Grandiose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandiose. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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