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as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions
his letter to me was written in such a magnific style that I half wondered if he had penned it with a quill
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the pyramids at Giza remain among the most magnific edifices the world has ever seen
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Recent Examples of magnific
From that moment on, the series teleports you through the magnific piazzas, infinite galleries, historic monuments, and palaces of Florence.
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Malik Peay, Essence, 24 Oct. 2022
Malik Peay, Essence, 24 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnific
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Bannon’s fantasy functions as a rhetorical weapon—a way of probing how far the cult of personality can go before the rule of law pushes back.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The rhetorical battle over blame and ending the federal government shutdown is getting hotter, at least for some in Arizona’s congressional delegation.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Windtraders are a flying tribe with magnificent crafts to soar above Pandora.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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His garden was truly magnificent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Franken-Candy Sundae – Creamy vanilla soft serve topped with Oreo cookie crumbles, purple candy syrup, and purple and green popping candy.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a clip posted to Instagram, Nicole — who dated Travis Kelce on and off from 2017 to 2022 — rocks a purple bikini topped by a revealing dress made of sparkly silver netting.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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This latest collaboration, even though Talley did not live to see the glorious pieces from his past feels full circle and matchless.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the most likely candidates are still atop the betting board, but holding a Florida 60/1 ticket in March last year was a glorious feeling.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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On Sunday in New York City at the Angel Ball hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Fund, Blige styled a black lace version of Amina Muaddi’s Camelia style, which features an ornate octagonal crystal embellishment, with a dress from Tony Ward.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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And still, less than a week after everyone went home talking about Game 3 as one of the greatest, longest contests ever, Game 7 of the 2025 World Series delivered an all-timer with epic scope.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Halloween behind us, the holiday season is now in full swing and Hallmark is delivering a magical gift with an epic, time traveling holiday adventure.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was eloquent and warm, leavening her more introspective thoughts with a twinkly laugh.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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The surrounding peaks set a majestic tone, and the quintessential village of Metsovo (with its aforementioned ski slopes) is just a short drive from the property.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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After Guerrero hit his majestic homer in the third, the Blue Jays added two more while chasing Ohtani during their four-run seventh.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Magnific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnific. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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