sublimity

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Recent Examples of sublimity The piece deepened the fault lines between Friedrich, the Romantic prince of sublimity and feeling, and the fusty rationalists who preceded him. Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024 If our goal is to shape lasting environmental stewards, then cultivating an attachment to nature’s sublimity is the first step. Andrew Maglio, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024 Its meanings run the gamut from the negative to the positive, from the overpowering to the mysterious, from anarchy to sublimity. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024 Tucked back behind the strings, even McDermott blends in with the ensemble, adding to the sublimity of the whole sound. Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sublimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublimity
Noun
  • The second work gives her a chance to show off her flawless double stops, played with elegance.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
  • Historical Mystery Show: Step into a world of Victorian elegance and deadly secrets when DeBary Hall Historic Site partners with Gateway Center for the Arts to present a Historical Mystery Show.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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
  • All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 July 2025
  • Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.
    John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Of the thousand-plus radiances that come forward to meet you, the first to speak is Justinian I, emperor from 527 to 565.
    Mary Jo Bang July 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • Jill & Jazmine & Patti Get Their Flowers Jill Scott oozed radiance, confidence and cool onstage at the Superdome in a shimmering kaftan dress and a sky-high gold crown fit for the Queen of Philly Soul.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The festival’s main attraction is the traditional Bon Odori, in which hundreds of people perform a community dance.
    Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
  • Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks taking on Dylan Harper’s Spurs is the main attraction, but there’s plenty more worth tuning in for on Saturday and Sunday.
    Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
  • Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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