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 magnificence compelled gallery owner Robert Landau to purchase a 17th-century Spanish frame for it in Paris.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Sometimes humorously, sometimes dramatically, the winning photos of The Nature Photography competition are a stunning visual journey through the beauty, magnificence and fragility of our planet.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the automotive magnificence of a 2025 Aston Martin DB12 is unmatched.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
For three hours, Nikki, played by Dern with an often terrifying magnificence, navigated a shifting labyrinth of chambers and antechambers, run-down homes and cavernous sound stages, shedding and accruing identities at every turn.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Sometimes humorously, sometimes dramatically, the winning photos of The Nature Photography competition are a stunning visual journey through the beauty, magnificence and fragility of our planet.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the automotive magnificence of a 2025 Aston Martin DB12 is unmatched.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
For three hours, Nikki, played by Dern with an often terrifying magnificence, navigated a shifting labyrinth of chambers and antechambers, run-down homes and cavernous sound stages, shedding and accruing identities at every turn.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificence
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Rookie Christian Moore has only played in 18 games, but has shown some flashes of brilliance, including a game-tying and then a game-winning home run against the Red Sox late last month.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With five uncapped players making their international debuts, France showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in broken play and at the breakdown.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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More admired than beloved, the show has extended an open challenge to theater artists drawn to the sophisticated majesty of Brown’s Tony-winning score but daunted by the expansive scope of Uhry’s Tony-winning book.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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While some of these women have officially earned their crowns in the Disney princess canon, other heroines like Elsa from Frozen (2013) and Mirabel from Encanto (2021) have essentially become honorary majesties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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Sixteen new players — or perhaps more — will enter the house to compete for guts, glory and a $750,000 grand prize, starting with a 90-minute premiere July 10.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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His motivation isn’t glory but love and concern for his family and others around him.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The second work gives her a chance to show off her flawless double stops, played with elegance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Historical Mystery Show: Step into a world of Victorian elegance and deadly secrets when DeBary Hall Historic Site partners with Gateway Center for the Arts to present a Historical Mystery Show.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Gleneagles secured the top spot thanks to its rich history, all-season offerings, and dedication to grandeur.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The library’s glorious 1911 Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue, while free and open to the public, is physically intimidating—cold in its marble grandeur, confusing in its labyrinthine layout.—
Brian Schaefer
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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