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
Located on the country’s east side, some of the area’s most popular other attractions include a number of baronial homes and sprawling estates within the National Trust.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
This time around, its baronial Flying Spur entered the fray; the sedan is among the last 12-cylinder Bentleys in the model line, as the automaker will stop building the power plant in April.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
At the three-minute mark, a different, hot winded melody enters the picture, a baronial voice, to change the track’s direction into something gently detuned.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
As one of the richest zip codes in the U.S., the area certainly has its fair share of impressive real estate, but this baronial manor house is in a category of its own.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2023
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
This time around, its baronial Flying Spur entered the fray; the sedan is among the last 12-cylinder Bentleys in the model line, as the automaker will stop building the power plant in April.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
At the three-minute mark, a different, hot winded melody enters the picture, a baronial voice, to change the track’s direction into something gently detuned.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
As one of the richest zip codes in the U.S., the area certainly has its fair share of impressive real estate, but this baronial manor house is in a category of its own.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Netflix’s six-episode epic stars top model Deva Cassel — who is Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel’s daughter — as Angelica Sedara, the young, stunning middle class woman played by Cardinale in the original.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s Canes were hated and booed on the road (the trips to Notre Dame were epic) and loved every minute of it.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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The curator of the latest exhibition at Princess Diana’s former home gives his guide to the royal dress code ahead of a new exhibition Comments Heading to a Buckingham Palace garden party, an investiture at Windsor Castle or a state dinner alongside royals and want to know what to wear?—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The witch in question is Jovovich’s Gray Alys, introduced on the brink of being hanged as a heretic by Ash (Arly Jover), a fervent enforcer in a dystopian future ruled by both a royal house and cult-like church.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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The grand structure, with its glass entrance and vaulted roof, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.—
Buffy Gorrilla,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Oscars are the grandest stage of that unbridled yearning.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Gone were the regal ceremony and traditionalism, replaced by a humility intended to imitate Christ’s poverty.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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But even the most regal and impressive dinosaur sometimes has an itch to scratch.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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