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as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
the governor watched with stately aloofness as his wife charmed the party guests
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as in graceful
having or showing elegance
a stately dowager in an evening gown
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
stately plantation homes that are now open to the public as museums
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as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
a stately composition that has served as the musical accompaniment for countless graduations and other ceremonial occasions
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Recent Examples of stately
Kennedy, accompanied by a slew of Democratic state officials, spoke in front of the stately Ansel B. Cook Mansion, which was then Libertyville’s main library.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Highlights of the digs include its terra-cotta and oak parquet flooring, in addition to its five fireplaces, two stately staircases, library, and elevator.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
The stately Royal Crescent and the Gravel Walk, where Anne and Wentworth finally reconcile, becomes a place associated with longing.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Last week, about a dozen people met in the Richmond dining room of the stately Virginia Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey.
—Nick Turse, airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Highlights of the digs include its terra-cotta and oak parquet flooring, in addition to its five fireplaces, two stately staircases, library, and elevator.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
The stately Royal Crescent and the Gravel Walk, where Anne and Wentworth finally reconcile, becomes a place associated with longing.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Last week, about a dozen people met in the Richmond dining room of the stately Virginia Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey.
—Nick Turse, airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stately
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pearce’s warm, earthy vocal tones highlight the song’s graceful melody.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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In many ways, writer-director Jing Yi’s graceful and ephemeral drama, The Botanist (Zhi Wu Xue Jia), plays out like your typical coming-of-age movie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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In Cairo, the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids and the magnificent Pyramid of Cheops beckon.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Playing for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Karlsson was magnificent in all three of his appearances.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The matriarch of the Dutton family, who writes letters to Spencer like diary entries, is the majestic Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton with a gruff Harrison Ford impeccably playing her loving husband, Jacob Dutton.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The setup was a never-ending path of majestic olive trees, their branches forming a natural canopy with a single long, rectangular dining table, dressed with simple yet elegant décor.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Flavors include a mid palate rodeo of treacle, cep mushrooms, black Dutch licorice and an elegant flush of black berries, red currants and brownies.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Tonight’s column marks the glorious return of Lady Gaga, who is pulling double duty as host and musical guest.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The showcase also marked the glorious return of pro wrestler Jade Cargill, who had been absent from WWE TV since she was attacked backstage on Friday Night SmackDown in November.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yoon's lawyers have accused the investigative agency that detained him before his formal arrest of lacking legal authority to probe rebellion charges.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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As a formal statement of disapproval, censure is about the worst punishment for a misbehaving House member short of removing them from office.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The case coincides with suspicious activity occurring near the border where Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) — who used to work for the Navajo Tribal Police with Chee and Leaphorn and had a relationship with Chee — now gets drawn to cocky and handsome border agent Ivan Muños (Alex Meraz).—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Farm’s Cottages And Meals The results are rustic but refined, handsome and restful, created from broad beams of repurposed wood and black and white panels of palm trees with extremely comfortable beds and front decks for lazing.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Stately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stately. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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