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
The result is magnificent, with a crust that’s thick enough to hold things but still crispy.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.
—Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.
—Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificent
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Many of the 88 rooms also have glorious sea views and, in contrast to the riot of pattern in the public spaces, have a quieter aesthetic.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Held at Palisade’s Riverbend Park, this event is a glorious celebration of our state’s wine scene.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The green and red striped side from Rio however, move on, to an epic quarter final fixture against the winner of Manchester City vs Al Hilal.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thanks to the new uniforms, quotable lines, and epic space battles, Wrath of Khan is the best film with which to hook new fans.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Welcome to difficult-to-reach Nordkapp (North Cape), a magnificent — albeit somewhat extreme — antidote for travelers looking to escape the summer heat back home while visiting a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists for centuries.—
Dan Fellner,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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This 27-mile loop above Crested Butte is a great way to explore the majestic Elk Mountains without much effort.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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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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Salesforce makes its own platform sticker, and your SaaS tool gets access to the massive Salesforce ecosystem.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Washington — Republicans plan to slash Medicaid funding to help offset the tax cuts and new spending included in President Trump's massive domestic policy bill.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Our more than 18,000 Bombardier employees are proud to welcome this new, important customer to our family.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Once again, Newsweek is proud to highlight your voices.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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On the other end of the spectrum, Materialists, Celine Song's quietly engrossing romantic dramedy starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal is still holding firm in the domestic top 10, adding $1.3 million in week four for an impressive $33.5 million domestically.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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This hybrid drivetrain delivers a total of 437 hp and an impressive 583 pound-feet torque.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The celebration, which drew arts and civic leaders for the first of three preview nights, was far grander than the concert on March 26,1965, that opened LACMA’s Leo S. Bing Theatre the night before the doors opened to the museum’s original galleries.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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That’s over a grand savings on a device that came out this year!—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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“Magnificent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/magnificent. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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