SUBLIMITY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

sublimity

noun

Definition of sublimity

as in elegance

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Recent Examples of sublimity The poem concludes with an almost defiant commitment to awe, the search for sublimity in the heavens. — New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sublimity

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Noun

The rooms Nestled on 20 acres of private woodlands, the eight-room inn carries a timeless elegance, with design features like stone patios, hidden gardens, and exposed 18th-century beams cutting through various rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Federer, whose single-handed backhand is part of the reason he is viewed as the epitome of tennis elegance, has become an unofficial spokesperson for the shot.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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

Participants in these programs show a grassroots love of learning history and a fascination with the past.

— Nora Oakes Howard, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
The ’90s — its music, its films, its pre-social-media privacy — has become an object of fascination, and Long argues the era can’t be imitated or counterfeited.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascination

Noun

The overall allure of these islands is much more than the individual attractions, however.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
With higher ticket prices and more competition — not only with other touring bands but with the allures of home comforts — audiences need a bigger draw.

— Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of allure

Noun

Its uniquely oil soluble form of vitamin C weightlessly absorbs to instantly boost radiance while remaining gentle on skin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Examples of extra light might include the glow of a face-up smartphone, radiance from a digital alarm clock or light pollution from outside.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiance

Noun

The stark white tip offers an especially bright touch that catapults the design into mod-era loveliness.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of loveliness

Noun

Best of all, its central Old Town location puts Duval Street and many of Key West’s restaurants, bars, and attractions within easy walking distance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Researchers have long recognized that humor can grab attention, deepen social connection, and build attraction.

— Norbert Schwarz, Harvard Business Review, 14 Sep. 2026

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