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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the grand ceremonies that typically mark the opening of the Olympic Games
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
won the grand prize
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the grand total comes to $350
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
in the grand ring of the three-ring circus stood the lion tamer himself
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
everyone wanted to be seen with Palm Beach society's grand dame
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
that picnic in the mountains was simply grand
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as in huge
unusually large
before them lay a grand treeless plain that stretched as far as the eye could see
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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 grand
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
For their final beat of the episode, everyone moves outside to see the grand lighting of the restaurant’s sign, which reads, The Muster.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Every little helps, obviously, but in the grand scheme of things, slipping down a spot on the final day won’t hurt too much in domestic terms.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Employee recognition does not always mean a grand gesture.
—Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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After securing his first Western Conference Finals appearance against, who else, but Alexander-Walker, Gilgeous-Alexander described the opportunity to play against his cousin on such a grand stage.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
For their final beat of the episode, everyone moves outside to see the grand lighting of the restaurant’s sign, which reads, The Muster.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Every little helps, obviously, but in the grand scheme of things, slipping down a spot on the final day won’t hurt too much in domestic terms.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Employee recognition does not always mean a grand gesture.
—Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand
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In one of his only performances as an ostensibly normal guy, Cruise brings magnificent dirtbag energy to War of the Worlds' Ray, a working-class deadbeat dad whose one weekend with his kids (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) overlaps with an alien invasion.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Heart rate rises, breath softens, and eyes glue to this magnificent 500-pound mammal that could rip me to pieces with the simple swipe of its striped paw.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Greenwood never played for his boyhood club again, despite the charges being dropped in February 2023 when the prosecution’s main witness withdrew her cooperation.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Homelessness is certainly a major problem, said Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center, the area’s main shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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He was inspired by seeing whole Cacao pods in fresh fruit markets in South America and set out to develop a network of beverage shops to sell products made from frozen Cacao components.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This is a classic dish from the Sichuan region where the whole duck is marinated and then hot smoked over tea leaves and wood.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Over 1,000 cattle or calf pairs also qualify as a large CAFO.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Don’t be fooled by its aristocratic interiors—rates start at around $180 per night—and be sure to make reservations at the hotel’s excellent Asturian restaurant, whose dishes spotlight local ingredients like sea urchin caviar and smoked Los Caserinos cheese.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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But instead of roaming around 18th century Europe fueled by an aristocratic family fortune, today’s Beautiful People (also called the BPs) are traveling the world and soaking up culture courtesy of big luxury brands.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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It's been a huge benefit for Dylan to take part in REACH — something he's done since the program got its start in 2019.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Grand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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