nobleness

noun

Definition of noblenessnext
as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale these snapshots just don't convey the breathtaking nobleness of St. Peter's basilica in Rome

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  1. brilliance
  2. majesty
  3. nobility
  4. elegance
  5. glory
  6. grandeur
  7. magnificence
Noun
  • For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And certainly, an homage to the importance and brilliance of sea creatures.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 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
  • The idea is to portray them with the same nobility and dignity as the figures of the great masters.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, Brees stared NFL QB nobility in the face and took each player down one by one.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • Thymes, the signature restaurant, champions local, seasonal Parian ingredients, evolving Cycladic cuisine with contemporary elegance and a deep connection to nature.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Katharine Hepburn found it as a way to dress with poise and freedom, while Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore her classic fit with an understated elegance that continues to fascinate.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Had a nice run-game tackle on the Titans’ fourth drive, but didn’t cover himself in glory at the start.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With the light dappling down from a sunroof, my dress was presented in all her glory.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of glory
Noun
  • One trophy lot in the sale will likely be an edition of Giacometti’s Figure, demie grandeur, which seemingly appears to be shown installed in Lust’s home about four minutes into the Sotheby’s documentary.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The record’s themes of escape and dislocation also shaped Chatten’s writing, with time spent amid the faded grandeur of Venice, Vienna and Sicily.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grandeur
Noun
  • Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Without Trail Ridge, the Okefenokee would cease to exist in its present magnificence.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of magnificence
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