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
  • Just barefoot elegance, ocean breezes, and the luxury of time standing still.
    South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Here's how to capture that effortless Italian elegance through thoughtful styling choices.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 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
  • The public fascination over his love life only grew when he was spotted out with starlets like Barbra Streisand and Margot Kidder.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 July 2025
  • Directed by Carlos Moreno and Claudia Pedraza, the series explores the relationship between two literature students whose shared fascination with violence leads to tragedy.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • The brisket loses some of its allure when chopped coarsely and stuffed inside casings for boudin.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Because trends and stylistic preferences change quickly, there are a lot of prints here to choose from, like the pictured Bold Jungle for some tropical allure and the quiet-luxury Pearly Swirls.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 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 source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Other recent theme park incidents that made headlines include a backstage fire at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida, and riders who jumped off of a raft ride after becoming stuck on the attraction at Six Flags Over Texas in June 2024.
    EW.com, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.
    Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • But the committee also does mediation, appeals and training.
    Damenica Ellis July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025

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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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