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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
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Instead of the stately face that government buildings traditionally presented, International style structures emphasized their large internal spaces which could be more efficiently repurposed as required.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
What To Do at Jockey’s Ridge State Park Go for High Adventure
While viewing and climbing are popular activities, more adventurous folks can use the stately sand formation for more adrenaline-pumping pursuits.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Two New York Police Department officers could find themselves in hot water over potential connections to a shocking case of torture in the stately SoHo district of Manhattan.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
Behind its stately façade, guests discover an intimate sanctuary where faultless service anticipates desires before they’re even formed.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Instead of the stately face that government buildings traditionally presented, International style structures emphasized their large internal spaces which could be more efficiently repurposed as required.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
What To Do at Jockey’s Ridge State Park Go for High Adventure
While viewing and climbing are popular activities, more adventurous folks can use the stately sand formation for more adrenaline-pumping pursuits.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Two New York Police Department officers could find themselves in hot water over potential connections to a shocking case of torture in the stately SoHo district of Manhattan.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stateliness
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
Noun
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Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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McDavid's individual brilliance still hasn't, with Florida denying the Oilers a Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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The '80s and '90s were full of near-comebacks, false starts, flashes of brilliance under layers of confusion.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 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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Simulating data poisoning, rare clinical conditions and system failures, then automating rollback triggers, ensures graceful degradation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Audiences expect costume epics to be beautiful and kinetic – flying swords, graceful choreography.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The drawings, which likely took hundreds of hours of hard work to create, are beautiful and almost majestic in their respect.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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From humpback and killer whales to sea otters and sea lions, seeing these majestic creatures frolicking in their natural habitats is thrilling.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Valor and nobility were recurring themes in my childhood.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Based in Jaipur for 10 generations, his family has sourced gems for India’s maharajas and nobility for centuries.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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“Stateliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stateliness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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