Thesaurus results for MAGNIFICENCE

magnificence

noun

mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s

Definition of magnificence

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 Adjective — shining brilliantly; full of splendor and magnificence. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 Along a cliff's edge in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, boondockers have expansive views of the geological magnificence. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 For all its magnificence, this all-American dessert is not the easiest to make from scratch. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Sometimes humorously, sometimes dramatically, these award-winning images are a stunning visual journey through the beauty, magnificence and fragility of our planet and the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnificence

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But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

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The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
On the Vietnam side (Ban Gioc), there are several smaller waterfalls to the side that add to the majesty.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of elegance

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The waterfront, punctuated by the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, shows the grandeur of Portugal's Age of Exploration.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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