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as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the sublime beauty of the firmament
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2
as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the sublime virtue of having given all one's worldly goods to the poor
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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the awe-inspiring sublimeness of Yosemite Valley
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Recent Examples of sublime
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
This comes off the back of a sublime summer of 2024 with Colombia too, as ‘Lucho’ led his national team to the Copa America final, only to face defeat to Argentina in extra-time.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And yet Anderson’s commitment to his sensibility and his craft is folded into this sublime anthology of stories, which honors the finest journalistic tradition of opening a small window into the lives of others — and doing it concisely, too, within a limited word count.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2025
But his skill set also includes more, as his sublime goal-creating pass for Hugo Bueno in last season’s FA Cup quarter-final against Coventry City demonstrated.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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But Castro isn’t punching you in the face with flavor; her style is subtle and sublime.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
This comes off the back of a sublime summer of 2024 with Colombia too, as ‘Lucho’ led his national team to the Copa America final, only to face defeat to Argentina in extra-time.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And yet Anderson’s commitment to his sensibility and his craft is folded into this sublime anthology of stories, which honors the finest journalistic tradition of opening a small window into the lives of others — and doing it concisely, too, within a limited word count.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2025
But his skill set also includes more, as his sublime goal-creating pass for Hugo Bueno in last season’s FA Cup quarter-final against Coventry City demonstrated.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublime
Adjective
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At first glance, servant leadership sounds both noble and compelling.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The instinct behind this trend—to broaden one’s circle of concern—was noble.—
David Litt,
Time,
24 June 2025
Noun
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While some of these women have officially earned their crowns in the Disney princess canon, other heroines like Elsa from Frozen (2013) and Mirabel from Encanto (2021) have essentially become honorary majesties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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And despite his passing, his musical and cultural significance is guaranteed to continue, with the consistency and majesty of waves rolling across the sea.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, the fact the band hasn’t down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden’s songs is absolutely astonishing.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But an investigation resulted in an astonishing call from the other side of the world, which revealed that ‘The GPO Girl’ was, in fact, a 25-year-old Australian, who has created more than 100 false identities.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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And the dip in oxygen levels caused by apneas may also damage small blood vessels in your brain, putting you at greater risk of cognitive decline and perhaps even dementia.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 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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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Daily high temperatures are forecast to be well into the 90s, with overnight temperatures dropping only into the mid-70s from the Great Lakes to the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Sublime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublime. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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