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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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as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
the governor watched with stately aloofness as his wife charmed the party guests
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as in graceful
having or showing elegance
a stately dowager in an evening gown
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
stately plantation homes that are now open to the public as museums
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as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
a stately composition that has served as the musical accompaniment for countless graduations and other ceremonial occasions
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Recent Examples of stateliness
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
About 40 years ago, my insurance agent hired me to install replacement windows in his stately brick home.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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One of the heartiest and best air-scrubbing indoor plants, this stately common beauty is also known as mother-in-law’s tongue.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The public halls all have soaring ceilings covered with original 16th-century frescos and are lined with stately marble busts of ancient Roman emperors and military heroes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The sequence was full of frantic energy and showed a rather different side to the stately senator.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
About 40 years ago, my insurance agent hired me to install replacement windows in his stately brick home.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Here are the top options to choose from Snake plant
One of the heartiest and best air-scrubbing indoor plants, this stately common beauty is also known as mother-in-law’s tongue.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The public halls all have soaring ceilings covered with original 16th-century frescos and are lined with stately marble busts of ancient Roman emperors and military heroes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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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
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And that’s the same with Liverpool — the best team from start to finish — who have simply found a way to get more points than their rivals through a combination of technical brilliance and astute planning.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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However, beyond Shai’s brilliance lies a team built on chemistry, humility, and trust.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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France is a culture of manners, of eloquence, of graceful behavior, as if life itself, from the grandly public to the intimately domestic, were essentially performative, requiring constant self-control.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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With an upright growth habit and loose, open canopy, oleander makes a graceful evergreen hedge in USDA zones 8-10.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Inside, 16 relatively small pistons (92 mm) fire off in a magnificent short-stroke (78.55 mm) scream at 9,000 rpm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fed from glaciers on Mount Shasta’s majestic slopes, Mossbrae Falls cascades out of lava tubes and down mossy cliffs into the Sacramento River in ethereal curtains of mist, sending rainbows dancing in all directions.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mu Cang Chai's overlapping high and low terraced fields in Yen Bai province, Vietnam, create a majestic yet romantic landscape, breathtakingly beautiful especially during the yellow rice season.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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“Stateliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stateliness. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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