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as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
the princess has a stateliness that will serve her well when she becomes queen
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the refined stateliness of the mansion that has served as the official home of the state's governors since the 18th century
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the stateliness of this mountain range is best appreciated from one of its summits
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Recent Examples of stateliness
The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The cinematography, by Malik Hassan Sayeed, has a documentary-like precision combined with a somber stateliness.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The cinematography, by Malik Hassan Sayeed, has a documentary-like precision combined with a somber stateliness.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stateliness
Noun
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t pop majesty here too.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cypress captures the majesty of the tall evergreen, enriched with lush green undertones for depth.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was such a sense of dignity to the four-poster bed, such elegance.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Fast-forward to the 20th century, and moccasins have become a popular casual shoe, combining the sleek elegance of a penny loafer with the secure lacing of a boat shoe—and the comfort level of Ugg boots.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From Spike Lee’s School Daze to the rhythmic brilliance of Drumline and the intensity of Burning Sands, these stories highlight the laughter, love, and lessons that make college life unforgettable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the series, Marie, an ambitious young woman of minor nobility, learns that her lung disease is terminal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The film focuses on the power grabbing tête-à-tête between both Sarah and Abigail, with the latter even marrying a colonel in order to regain her nobility.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among them, Empire stands out as pure olfactory artistry—a composition that captures the burning brush and smoky grandeur of a Napoleonic encampment.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The cabins along the right-hand side are frozen in Victorian grandeur.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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This is an affront to human dignity and that’s incredibly terrifying.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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There was such a sense of dignity to the four-poster bed, such elegance.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Eric Decker will be back in Minneapolis on Saturday night for his Minnesota Golden Gophers' homecoming game, reliving the glory days.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 1950s and 1960s would prove to be the start of the glory days of the luxury coupe in America, with the nation’s economy growing as fast as the ribbons of brand-new interstate being paved from sea to shining sea.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Stateliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stateliness. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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