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Adjective
In a clear sign of his dwindling utility, his next move at DOGE, far less grandiose than his initial one, will be to modernize the federal government’s computers. S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025 An array of notables—Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb, Laura Harrier, Andie MacDowell, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Kathy Hilton, Claire Danes, and more—artfully intermingled in the museum's grandiose halls. Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 21 May 2025 The grandiose manor has evolved into a luxurious retreat that seamlessly blends its storied past with modern comforts. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Trump’s arrival in the Saudi capital of Riyadh was flanked by an escort of F-15 fighter jets, a show of the grandiose visit that awaited him. Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandiose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandiose
Adjective
  • In four days his radical, magnificent Broadway reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will be competing for seven Tony Awards, including one for his direction, one each for his two stars Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and one for Best Musical Revival.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 June 2025
  • This affluent neighborhood is known for its lush green spaces, magnificent architecture and proximity to some of London's most popular attractions.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The exiled poet was criticized for his arrogant attempts to influence British and American foreign policy.
    Graham Robb, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
  • There is something dangerously, provocatively arrogant about his glorified gang leader looks.
    Timothy Crouse, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • From our review: Tessa Van den Broeck, a newcomer, plays Julie with zero affectation.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • No fussy affectations, just a deliberate tamping down of his more charismatic qualities.
    A.A. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The audience at a packed Salle Pierre Lamy were shown three clips featuring the first appearance of protagonist Sam Fisher, voiced by Liev Schreiber, an epic fight scene and a car chase.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2025
  • Harrison defeated Julianna Peña on Saturday night at UFC 316 via submission to win the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, potentially setting herself up for an epic fight against Amanda Nunes.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • In short, an ostentatious action game with a fascinating setting and stunning visuals.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • And for Trump’s onetime pirate ship of a political movement, Butterworth’s represents an ostentatious new evolutionary phase: the deplorable as arriviste.
    Robert Draper, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • The film sardonically conjures a golden age of interventionist arrogance.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
  • Here are the more common ways insecurities can manifest themselves: • Confidence will turn into arrogance.
    Bill English, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • For contemporary art with cocktails and pizza, head to the glorious gardens at the Four Seasons hotel with an ongoing sculpture exhibition and a lovely terrace restaurant. 3.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • The Park Ji-hoon cameo K-dramas have a glorious tradition of random actor cameos shoehorned into the main plot in creative ways.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • Folks in foodie online circles can be pretentious about American-Chinese food.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
  • González is a fountain of knowledge but also a great educator, explaining things in detail without being pretentious or condescending.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025

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