as in glorious
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a magnificent mansion that still takes away the breath of visitors
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Recent Examples of magnificent
Kestrels are magnificent birds of prey.
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Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
To say Belflower, director Danya Taymor, Sink and everyone else associated with this magnificent production pulled it off is an understatement.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a perfect place to get up close to magnificent redwood trees.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
And take in magnificent lake views that will refresh and restore you from the grind of daily life.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificent
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The mountains look glorious, green, and bizarrely in-your-face.—
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This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.—
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The show has featured epic decades-long love stories, like Doug Williams and Julie Olson's.—
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But instead of an epic franchise, the two are a couple in Lynne Ramsay’s suffocating drama about a woman dealing with postpartum depression and isolation amid a move from New York to Montana.—
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To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.—
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Expect a three- to four-hour trek of moderate difficulty, but the majestic views of the rocky coastline from the top are worth the trip.—
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The team had already excavated the other three corners of a narrow tomb occupied by an imposing, unnamed sarcophagus.—
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The most imposing building on Main Street is a gun shop called Chandler’s Firearms Estates, on the corner of East Church Street.—
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Constructed with the same thick, stretchy fleece material, this sporty pullover comes with a massive kangaroo pocket and a large hood, both working to keep you warm on chilly flights.—
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This delicate balance allows massive galaxies to stay dormant for billions of years, even when star-forming material is present.—
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South Florida sports history is proud to have been the host for Crump’s barrier-busting history.—
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The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.—
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
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Advance Denim has secured exclusive rights to the HV100 fiber in the China and Vietnam region, a monumental agreement that underscores the company’s commitment to leading the Asian denim market in both innovation and sustainability.—
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In what would be a monumental shift in the local television sports landscape, the Marlins and Heat are preparing for the growing possibility, if not likelihood, that Florida’s regional sports networks will shutter in the weeks or months ahead.—
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“Magnificent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificent. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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