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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 Synonyms for stateliness
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Few would deny the brilliance of Ousmane Dembele’s goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final’s first leg last month: a sweeping 26-pass move that carved through Arsenal.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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But Bobrovsky, building off several big saves in overtime in Game 3, had moments of brilliance when shots did get to him, spurring the crowd to cheer him on.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
2 Jan. 2025
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Luckily for travelers, Como’s accommodations—from centuries old palaces to hotels that were built to rival the grandeur of the region’s famous villas themselves, are more than places to stay.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
5 May 2025
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Inside, nine immersive galleries guide visitors through Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, the grandeur of Titanic’s interiors, and the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the legacy that followed.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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What begins as a calculated attempt to improve his parole prospects evolves into a deeply personal connection with another prisoner, reframing the protagonist’s understanding of dignity, responsibility, and redemption.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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This message of universal human dignity resonated deeply across continents and faiths.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Leo was a teenager, just beginning his march to fame and glory, and Karlovy Vary was his first film festival, also attended by his German mother Irmelin and his German grandparents.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Now one of Europe’s grandest hotels is being restored to its former glory.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Stateliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stateliness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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