as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a baronial mansion with dozens of spacious, luxurious rooms
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Recent Examples of baronial
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Things To Do Subscriber Exclusive In 'Cover Her Face,' the patriarch lies dying in bed in a baronial mansion.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Things To Do Subscriber Exclusive In 'Cover Her Face,' the patriarch lies dying in bed in a baronial mansion.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Campbell spoke in such a way that Patriots fans could put aside the arm length/wingspan jabber for just a bit and embrace New England’s glorious past while daydreaming about a promising future.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rather than the epic battles of good vs. evil that ground the Skywalker saga, Andor's focus is the human cost of rebellion and harsh realities of a prolonged uprising against an authoritarian regime.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The young prince was seen with an armful of chocolate treats and toys after stopping to speak to royal watchers on the walk back home.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The royal palace is infested with evil spirits and one of them has taken hold of the young prince.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fed from glaciers on Mount Shasta’s majestic slopes, Mossbrae Falls cascades out of lava tubes and down mossy cliffs into the Sacramento River in ethereal curtains of mist, sending rainbows dancing in all directions.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mu Cang Chai's overlapping high and low terraced fields in Yen Bai province, Vietnam, create a majestic yet romantic landscape, breathtakingly beautiful especially during the yellow rice season.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation With Cena announcing his impending retirement from in-ring competition in December 2025, this year's WrestleMania carries significant weight, potentially marking his final appearance on the grandest stage of them all.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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And in the grand equation of finance, the most valuable assets may not be on the balance sheet at all, but in the minds of the people who lead it.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 22-year-old was joined by May at the end of his set, emerging in a sparkling onesie shrouded in a regal fur.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Dressed in a Freddie Mercury-esque white and light blue outfit and a regal cape, Boone started playing the Queen classic on piano before May appeared on top of a stage structure riffing on guitar.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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