1
: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome—
E. A. Poe
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: an instance or example of grandeur
visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West
Examples of grandeur in a Sentence
His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.
They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
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Designed with an exquisite blend of timeless contemporary architecture and luxurious comfort, this nearly 10,000-square-foot masterpiece offers an unparalleled living experience, seamlessly integrating grandeur with practicality.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Stay Here: Step back in time at Pulitzer Amsterdam, a collection of 17th and 18th century canal houses restored to their original grandeur.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
For opera on a reduced scale — small casts, small instrumental ensembles, small spaces — intimacy replaces grandeur.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Stay Here: Step back in time at Pulitzer Amsterdam, a collection of 17th and 18th century canal houses restored to their original grandeur.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
For opera on a reduced scale — small casts, small instrumental ensembles, small spaces — intimacy replaces grandeur.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandeur. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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grandeur
noun
gran·deur
ˈgran-jər 
1
: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence
2
: something that is grand
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