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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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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
Noun
  • The rooms Nestled on 20 acres of private woodlands, the eight-room inn carries a timeless elegance, with design features like stone patios, hidden gardens, and exposed 18th-century beams cutting through various rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Federer, whose single-handed backhand is part of the reason he is viewed as the epitome of tennis elegance, has become an unofficial spokesperson for the shot.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Marcus King has the keen ability to balance technical brilliance with authenticity, gratitude and honesty.
    — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Osorio has shown individual brilliance and star quality, but at a lower level and different style of division than the Premier League.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • There are no income requirements and no conditions on how the cash is spent; the program is designed on dignity and trust.
    — Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That same year, Murad was named the United Nations’ first goodwill ambassador for the dignity of survivors of human trafficking.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Michigan came away looking like the greedy usurper that stole Western Michigan’s moment of glory, even if the Wolverines had nothing to do with the Big Ten replay procedure.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Watching from the sideline in a Boomer red shirt and a cowboy hat was Bradshaw, the past watching the future, understanding and appreciating the opportunity, the pressure and the glory as only someone in the small quarterback fraternity can.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of glory
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  • Brand equity is sometimes used by franchisors to justify certain costs, either in initial investment or ongoing royalties.
    — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Her unconventional breakdancing moves during her final performance against Lithuania’s Dominika Banevič (B-Girl Nicka) baffled audiences at home and cemented her as a meme royalty.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of royalty
Noun
  • The magnificence of the AI renaissance has blinded our society to its pernicious creep into the arts.
    — David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 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
Definition of stateliness

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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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