magnificence

noun

mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
Definition of magnificencenext
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 That outing Sunday against the Nationals showed the magnificence and the limitations of what King is doing this season while unable to command his sinker. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2026 Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn. — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for magnificence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
  1. brilliance
  2. majesty
  3. glory
  4. elegance
  5. grandeur
Noun
  • Over time, the same system that profited from his brilliance proved indifferent to his vulnerability, and his life became reduced to a singular narrative of addiction and demise.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals remain clear throughout, and the high-end brilliance adds sparkle to the cymbals, generating a more lifelike drum beat.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Every lady was happy to oblige and it cannot be overstated how much this detail adds to the whole show’s majesty.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope showcases the brilliant majesty of the Carina Nebula, a giant cloud of dust and gas found 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Carina.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Production designer Ryan Warren Smith (The Holdovers), costume designer Chloe Karmin (Succession), and music supervisor Mandy Mamlet (Challengers) were among the crew members tasked with restoring P-town to its glory, circa 1975.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Both of them have erotic fixations with that original Miasma, which requires stepping back into the movie — and the glories of the disreputable genre itself.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of glory
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nine-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness on the first floor while hardwood flooring, used throughout much of the home, and impressive millwork that includes crown molding and chair rails, adds elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Another ground that’s been totally rebuilt over the last 30 or so years, The Hawthorns carries a grandeur to go with an atmosphere that always makes a visit feel like an event.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Today, the town’s Victorian grandeur is rotting and crumbling away, its cast-iron piers corroded by sea salt.
    — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of grandeur

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