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as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking
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Recent Examples of majesty
People have been tippling there for more than four hundred years, and the wine list has the heft—and the persuasive majesty—of a Gutenberg Bible.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Rush visits the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and tests her writing skills by attempting to describe it in all its majesty.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2024
Erivo, a musical theater divinity, incarnated Elphaba from the inside out while delivering the power ballads with as much feeling as vocal majesty.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Rush visits the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and tests her writing skills by attempting to describe it in all its majesty.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2024
Erivo, a musical theater divinity, incarnated Elphaba from the inside out while delivering the power ballads with as much feeling as vocal majesty.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
Noun
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There is nobility in the climb, the challenge, the struggle.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Sermon on the Mount, with all its grandeur and divine nobility of heart, has proved futile in diminishing the lust and gratification of raw power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 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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Luxury amenities such as a sauna, steam shower, monitored security, Lutron lighting, and a central vacuum system enhance the home’s effortless elegance.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 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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The agreement includes potential developmental and sales milestone payments and royalties.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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Long before luxury travel events, a twentysomething McCarthy was Hollywood royalty, starring in popular ’80s movies like Pretty in Pink and Weekend at Bernie’s, kicking it with Demi Moore and hanging on posters in every 14-year-old girl’s bedroom.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Read: Space billionaires, please read the room Some billionaires have maintained the notion of magnificence by pouring money into solutions to social problems, such as treatments for malaria or children’s hospitals.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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In matters of creativity, the new Titan Setting designs reflect Pharrell’s visionary ethos in designs that uplift the magnificence of Tiffany diamonds.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Jan. 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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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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