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
At its center is an 18-bedroom baronial mansion designed by architect David Bryce in 1850, with its south wing partially rebuilt in the 1980s following a fire.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
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Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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.
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Nicholas Derenzo,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
—
Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
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In the quarter-final, underdogs North Korea took a shock 3-0 lead over Portugal, but Eusebio inspired arguably the greatest comeback in World Cup history with a magnificent display, scoring four of Portugal’s five goals.
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Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.
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With its glorious views and picturesque harbor, Whitby is the antithesis of gothic horror.
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The fans who decide to follow their country to a glorious or bitter end, irrespective of the cost or the risk of aggravating employers?
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In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach.
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The rise of the Roman empire across the Mediterranean widened the elite’s horizons for travel but narrowed their personal ambitions, and made romantic love a worthy subject for epic literature.
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The historic celebration, watched by hundreds of millions, had Hollywood appeal, welcoming Serena Williams, Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham and George Clooney, in addition to the royal family members in attendance.
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Rosewood Fuschl’s Sissi suite can easily be considered a highlight with a freestanding bathtub, a century-old wooden wardrobe, and fluttering fabric panels around the bed (the modern interpretation of a royal four-poster bed).
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El Tri won its first knockout match at a World Cup since 1986, beating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night at the majestic Azteca Stadium packed with 80,824 fans.
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The North Main location is located in a majestic old north side landmark, a two-story red-orange brick building built in 1913 as a city police substation not long after Fort Worth annexed the former separate city of North Fort Worth.
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The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition.
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.
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Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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This year, 161 teams competed for the grand champion title at the official Kansas State Championship, while about 172 judges were expected to help decide the winners.
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One of the athlete’s last appearances at Wimbledon, which came in 2021, saw the athlete in another Nike kit with a regal bent.
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The regal fritillary butterfly and its declining numbers began to get more attention in the mid-1990s.
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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