as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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Recent Examples of magnificence
Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast.
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
That is to say, none of this magnificence was expected of him by society.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
That is to say, none of this magnificence was expected of him by society.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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This is reissue as excavation, revealing new layers of brilliance in an album that already felt limitless.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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While other fashion capitals had moments of brilliance, Paris stood out for its ability to merge artistry with wearability, offering collections that felt exciting yet deeply rooted in craftsmanship.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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There’s good news and bad news about the S & P 500 ‘s recent fall from glory, which at one point on Tuesday pulled the index 10% below its all-time high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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His legacy is alive and well, though, because people still wax lyrical about his glory days, correlating their youth to his hedonistic ways.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Standout moments included Tom Ford’s striking blue leather shirt in look 27; the rich tonal head-to-toe looks at Gabriela Hearst, and Givenchy’s luxurious high-necked drape dresses, which were the epitome of elegance.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Shot by Kacper Kasprzyk and styled by Carine Roitfeld, the spread exudes elegance and sophistication.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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