as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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Recent Examples of magnificence
For three hours, Nikki, played by Dern with an often terrifying magnificence, navigated a shifting labyrinth of chambers and antechambers, run-down homes and cavernous sound stages, shedding and accruing identities at every turn.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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And that’s the same with Liverpool — the best team from start to finish — who have simply found a way to get more points than their rivals through a combination of technical brilliance and astute planning.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Will Tom Brady’s brilliance at quarterback translate into player selections?—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 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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Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Players, coaching staff and fans all celebrated together on the pitch and in the club’s bar after the game, singing, dancing and revelling in title glory.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The amphitheater's stunning acoustics and the set designs' grandeur make every performance an unforgettable experience.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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