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 spacious drawing room radiates Georgian elegance with soaring ceilings, floor-length sash windows, mural wallpaper, and intricate crown moldings.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
But lady-like neutrals offer understated elegance that elongates the fingers and instantly softens the look of the hands.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 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

The Ouze The Ouze’s sleek-meets-rugged aesthetic presented during London Fashion Week stemmed from founder Tony Vernon’s fascination with antique and heirloom jewelry that has been worn and appreciated over time.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Hogan builds the film around audiences’ fascination with the true crime documentary format before steering the narrative into unexpected supernatural territory.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascination

Noun

These cities and towns promised better jobs, cheaper homes, less traffic and higher quality of life, outweighing Florida’s allure of tropical weather and ease of getting by on Spanish alone.

— Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Together, the two events did much to confirm the allure of live crisis coverage from the air.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of allure

Noun

Beloved by experts and editors alike, the cream pairs retinol and glycolic acid, shea butter, and squalane to not only target wrinkles, but also help firm the skin and give your natural radiance an extra boost.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
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

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

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