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majesty

noun

ˈma-jə-stē How to pronounce majesty (audio)
Definition of majestynext
1
as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well

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2
as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty

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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking

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Recent Examples of majesty 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 This Tour will be remembered as Pogačar in the midst of his majesty; a relentless march towards victory which felt all but assured within the first week. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for majesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
  1. nobility
  2. elegance
  3. brilliance
  4. dignity
  5. glory
  6. royalty
  7. magnificence
  8. stateliness
Noun
  • There’s a nobility in providing some fan service to help immerse Oasis devotees who could not afford the outrageous ticket prices to attend the tour.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Working as a portraitist, she was commissioned by university scholars and local nobility in Bologna, the Italian city where she was born.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nobility
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  • Rooted in casual elegance, the spring collection introduced a refreshing palette of aquamarine blue, sage green and pink flanking the brand’s distinctive ivories, ecrus and beiges.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • An approach to hospitality in which elegance is expressed not through excess, but through the relevance of every gesture and the thought behind every choice.
    — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Despite Primo’s brilliance in the kitchen and Secondo’s business savvy, the restaurant is failing, one reason being Primo’s refusal to compromise on his culinary perfectionism.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Talem played Rabab Saube, the mother of the young protagonist, in the drama addressing violence against women, female dignity and women’s rights.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Treating oneself with compassion, dignity, and forgiveness is vital.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Consumers flocked to cinemas equipped with Imax’s rickety old 50 mm film projectors, while those that were unable to snag those coveted tickets sought out Imax theaters that were digital but could show the film in its full-scale, immersive glory.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Even Jeff, in his all-knowing glory, only pissed me off one time.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of glory
Noun
  • Alza will feature microdrama royalty on its red carpet like Nicole Mattox and Seth Edeen.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone in Kai Laramie’s shiny new orbit is sure his first role will cement him as Hollywood royalty.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of royalty
Noun
  • Yedikule Fortress, a former prison and imperial treasury whose origins go back to the fourth-century Walls of Constantinople, is returning to its former magnificence as the result of a multi-stage restoration project.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The magnificence of the AI renaissance has blinded our society to its pernicious creep into the arts.
    — David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • The stateliness of Brancusi’s sculptures is never reducible to some platonic idea of nature, however.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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