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
The lodge was subsequently remodeled and expanded by Scots-baronial whiz-kid Robert Lorimer.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
On the automotive front, that character arc can be represented by the transition from the baronial elegance of the Bentley S2 Continental to the manifestation of rebellion found in the muscle cars from Motor City.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
And Glasgow is synonymous with the works of architect, artist, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), whose unique vision modernized Scottish baronial style with art nouveau flourishes and Japanese minimalism.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
On the automotive front, that character arc can be represented by the transition from the baronial elegance of the Bentley S2 Continental to the manifestation of rebellion found in the muscle cars from Motor City.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
And Glasgow is synonymous with the works of architect, artist, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928), whose unique vision modernized Scottish baronial style with art nouveau flourishes and Japanese minimalism.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
Adjective
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Trump is in a position to add something magnificent to his legacy.—
Robert Yaro,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For some, romance means rose petals, chilled champagne and magnificent views.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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That’s not something her human brain, for all its glorious complexity, could do on its own by studying the RNA data.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Without a captain on the bridge, this glorious ship could sink into the springtime again.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Passion leads to tragedy in this epic tale ofdesire, scandal, and power.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The world of fragrance has made a comeback of epic proportions in the past few years, with people shopping for their own signature scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes like never before.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal title in October 2025 and pushed out of his vast home at Royal Lodge after reports of his association with Epstein hit a fever pitch.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The spa offerings aren’t extensive, but the indoor/outdoor massage cabanas are wonderful and face the majestic mountains at the back of the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The team had already excavated the other three corners of a narrow tomb occupied by an imposing, unnamed sarcophagus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Blue squares of sky cut through the empty windows, while tapered marble columns create an optical illusion that makes the two-story structure even grander.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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His 2025 album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, was awarded Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys as the first entirely Spanish album to win the grand award.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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Photos of Diana and Charles’s dining room reveal regal red drapes, a bamboo dining table and matching chairs, and dark wood furniture.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Queen Latifah appeared regal in flowing black gown layered with a sheer cape, styled with bold gold statement jewelry.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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