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

Rooted in casual elegance, the spring collection introduced a refreshing palette of aquamarine blue, sage green and pink flanking the brand’s distinctive ivories, ecrus and beiges.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
An approach to hospitality in which elegance is expressed not through excess, but through the relevance of every gesture and the thought behind every choice.

— Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of elegance

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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

Key leadership reshuffle The black box of China’s elite politics has long been a source of fascination for journalists, scholars and foreign governments alike.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
That visceral response reflects a lifelong fascination with music as a physical experience.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascination

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But Mills says the allure of getting a bill across the finish line can too often overwhelm better judgment.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
With its economy and global reputation heavily intertwined with Hollywood’s allure and ability to survive, California had more at stake in the negotiations.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of allure

Noun

The multitasking device temporarily boosts radiance, improves firmness, and sculpts the look of facial contours—all in just a few minutes a day.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
Since the harvest moon will reach peak illumination after the sun rises, its radiance will appear more diminished than during the nighttime.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 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

Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.

— Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026

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