sublimity

noun

Definition of sublimitynext
as in elegance

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Recent Examples of sublimity But for all the mysticism and sublimity that surround the event, there are other intangibles that make the Masters one of the most valuable elements in the CBS Sports portfolio. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Yet the film also exits on a note of extreme sublimity, courtesy of a final-shot callback puncturing the realism that’s defined Late Shift up to that point. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026 At the very top, however, no operators were present at all, ensuring a sense of sublimity as Honnold mounted the final stretch, high above the rest of the Taipei skyline. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 Their way to rock-and-roll sublimity, to headbanging apotheosis, is comprehensively barred. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sublimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublimity
  1. elegance
  2. resplendence
  3. gloriousness
  4. fascination
  5. allure
  6. radiance
  7. loveliness
  8. attraction
Noun
  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
  • All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Definition of resplendence
Noun
  • And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of gloriousness
Noun
  • As Sparrow prepared to open the installation, ARTnews spoke to the artist about her fascination with the everyday and the role of nostalgia in her work.
    — Lilyanna D'Amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Christopher Nolan’s fascination with time is one of the defining themes of his films.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • The theory is that the allure of a cash payment would soften the position of the most ardent NIMBYs, while inspiring residents who otherwise might not care one way or the other to become advocates for new development.
    — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • And then there’s the allure of the capsule, quick and easy and travel friendly.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
Definition of allure
Noun
  • The result is a post-vacation radiance that’s never streaky, dull, or heavy.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • While many Western luminizers are designed to sculpt cheekbones or deliver high-impact shine, Korean highlighters take a softer approach, enhancing skin with natural-looking radiance rather than an obvious stripe of shimmer.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of radiance
Noun
  • In addition to pointing out pockets of loveliness, Bayless regaled us with charming stories about TV filming episodes gone awry and how his youngest grandchild likes to bang at his back door for food.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • There’s the genteel loveliness of the oval gardens and just enough of a buffer between here and Oxford Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Definition of loveliness
Noun
  • Located near Inverness, Cabot Highlands offers 36 holes, lodging, and access to other golf courses and Highland attractions like Loch Ness.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The main attraction here is the Old Lincoln County Courthouse, where Kid made his last daring escape from jail and killed two deputies in the process.
    — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
Definition of attraction

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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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