sublimity

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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
Noun
  • What emerged was a wardrobe that balanced sensuality, ease and elegance.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • There’s a certain elegance and sophistication to rooftop bars and restaurants captured in the American imagination.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
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
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
Noun
  • The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Back home in the States, the fascination only grew.
    Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Excellent deep-sea fishing and the allure of new luxury vacation community called Cinnamon Shore are just two reasons to consider this Texas coastal town.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Even so, in a digital world increasingly impacted by algorithms and all manner of AI, the allure of performers and music fans communing — live and in real time — cannot be underestimated.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • For red carpet-ready glow, the Marty Supreme actress opts for a radiance-boosting primer.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Everything should be subordinate to a general loveliness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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