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
Five different combined wavelengths show the true magnificence and diversity of phenomena at play in the Crab Nebula.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
For decades, moviegoers have come to appreciate his eye for artsy, captivating visuals, such as the opening montage of his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, which begins with the magnificence of a Brooklyn morning.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Who demonstrates the most magnificence?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
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His was an innings of belligerent brilliance.—
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Of course, the Longhorns derived some of their success from Manning’s individual brilliance.—
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Want to capture the majesty of the night sky for yourself?—
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
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As Oscar season ramps up, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will fete a variety of movies and TV shows, plus give needed momentum to contenders aiming for glory at March 15's Academy Awards ceremony.—
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But Erivo is in it for the glory, not the fame, and will be missing out on the big show.—
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
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But the elegance in this quirky look did feel complicated, challenging even, to take in at first glance.—
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Large-format square stone tiles add a touch of classical grandeur to a room.—
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The analysis underscores that while Americans may be attracted to the grandeur of larger cities, midsized metro areas have much to offer on the job front, while also offering a lower cost of living.—
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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificence. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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