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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
Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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The whole resort has a magical feel to it–something like an imaginative, culturally-rich dreamland for thoughtful travelers who appreciate the elegance and joy of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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His pieces appearing in the rooms as well as the public spaces give an unsettling elegance.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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Engineered to curl The brilliance of the new protective technology lies in its multi-layered design.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Continue reading … STANDING OVATION — Hollywood icon reminds a fractured nation of the brilliance of the Constitution.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The Korean nobility of bygone eras simply had better taste.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In particular, popes wanted to select the church’s bishops rather than allowing nobility or a king to do so.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In spite of The Connaught’s obvious grandeur and heritage kudos, everyone is treated as equal by each member of staff with the deft service touch that the Maybourne Group pulls off so beautifully.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Blending aristocratic grandeur with youthful energy, the imagery aims to celebrate individuality rather than uniformity, the company noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Ava rejects Deborah’s wishes to end her own life with dignity, tries to accept them, rejects them again, and finally reaches reconciliation.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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This is about stability, dignity, and fairness.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.—
Jenny Krane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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With the Premier League chip off their back and a squad liberated from the fear of failure, the opportunity of further glory awaits the Gunners.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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So far neither has covered itself in glory.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Stateliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stateliness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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