1
as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the sublime beauty of the firmament
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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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Recent Examples of sublime
Named for John Jacob Astor IV, who founded the original St. Regis Hotel in 1904, the Astor Mansion carries forward the company’s legacy of sublime comfort.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
His first touch and passing range were as sublime as ever, but what caught the eye was his ability to get himself into goalscoring positions.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While informative, the examples of Gandhi, Mandela, Wałęsa, and King are also sublime collaboration exemplars against their bullies.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
In a sublime moment of selflessness, the two great leaders nobly transcended their differences and chose the path of peace and reconciliation.
— Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
His first touch and passing range were as sublime as ever, but what caught the eye was his ability to get himself into goalscoring positions.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While informative, the examples of Gandhi, Mandela, Wałęsa, and King are also sublime collaboration exemplars against their bullies.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
In a sublime moment of selflessness, the two great leaders nobly transcended their differences and chose the path of peace and reconciliation.
— Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublime
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Which one of her books was turned into a 1995 film directed by Ang Lee, from a script written by Emma Thompson? 2 of 5 What is the name of the series that adapts Julia Quinn’s Regency-era romance novels about eight siblings in a noble family and their adventures in London’s high-society world?—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The Idol was almost a noble failure, a psychically damaging look into the pop ecosystem that had the decency to fictionalize rather than mythologize its star.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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After 23 years and an astonishing 4,953 episodes, the show reaches its finale Friday as the sports media industry’s most prolific on-air talent incubator.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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This gem detailing the ancient underground aqueducts of Rome gives both a visual and historical account of man’s insatiable appetite to overcome nature and create astonishing engineering marvels to uplift the human condition.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Similarly, home equity loans and lines of credit tend to have high interest rates: in the mid-8% range as of mid-May, according to Bankrate.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Shakira kept the energy high on her second night in East Rutherford, N.J.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
17 May 2025
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A lot of amazing stories that have aired have come from a collaboration between us and Ellen, and that’s why she’s been a part of the show for so long.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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With some of the most history, art, and culture in the world packed into this small country, as well as amazing food and wine, this is a culture vulture’s paradise.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Luckily, her gallant Eddington co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal were there to protect her from the crazed abeille.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Revival — Premieres Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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That Jia could make anything out of that flotsam and jetsam is astonishing, but his ability to not only recreate those time frames but craft all of it into a woozy, free-floating memory piece is miraculous.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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“Sublime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublime. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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