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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
wanted to see the Alps in all of their wintertime grandness
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as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size
were impressed with the grandness of the movie set
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Recent Examples of grandness
His relaxed point of view is a far cry from the grandness or the grittiness that marked the work of Western painters past like Frederic Remington or Albert Bierstadt.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
But the grandness of these dreams butts up against the precarity that their dreamers are facing.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In spite of the grandness of the scale and the weight of the house — and Matthieu’s job, his first haute couture collection felt joyous, intimate, meaningful and extremely personal.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
At a time when Germany still had a monarchy, the grandness of the Reichstag’s design was intended to rival any structure the monarchy would build for itself.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
But the grandness of these dreams butts up against the precarity that their dreamers are facing.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In spite of the grandness of the scale and the weight of the house — and Matthieu’s job, his first haute couture collection felt joyous, intimate, meaningful and extremely personal.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
At a time when Germany still had a monarchy, the grandness of the Reichstag’s design was intended to rival any structure the monarchy would build for itself.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandness
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That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is the brilliance and haunting immensity of Cauleen Smith’s The Warden, 2025.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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Despite his undeniable brilliance, Orson Welles’s career resisted stability.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was a bigness to not just the melodies and choruses, but to the emotions being expressed.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
13 Apr. 2026
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There’s a sublime elegance embodied in the stylish furniture and textiles of its 308 rooms, suites, and residences; in the vases overflowing with colorful flowers; and in that delightful, distinctive scent that fills its communal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The relaxed maxi silhouette and lightweight crepe fabric provide the perfect combo of elegance and comfort for a long dinner.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gray, 78, remains a priceless link between modern Leeds and its glory days through the 1960s and 1970s.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The proposal remains under consideration by the prime minister, who has expressed reservations regarding its overall magnitude.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Benefit cuts of this magnitude could increase the number of beneficiaries living in poverty by more than 50%, with more than 16 million Americans over age 65 potentially falling below the poverty line.—
Martha Shedden,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Who wouldn’t prefer the glamour and the redemptive grandeur of the radical Jean-Paul Sartre to the pallid temporizing of the liberal Raymond Aron?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Whitley Hotel Atlanta Buckhead One of Buckhead's most charming properties, The Whitley blends old-school grandeur with cosmopolitan style.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grandness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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