grandeur

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Recent Examples of grandeur Others, too, might welcome that sense of comfort in a production of grandeur and heart, telling a story of grief, healing and wonder. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 The Sermon on the Mount, with all its grandeur and divine nobility of heart, has proved futile in diminishing the lust and gratification of raw power. Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025 The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025 Fascinated by the older man, Lucas arranges to meet him at a vintage cinema that shows old movies, and the romantic grandeur of the setting reflects the depth of Lucas’s crush. Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandeur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandeur
Noun
  • No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.
    Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
  • His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fellow Broward County native Jordan Lyle showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman last year, rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The addition of chamomile flowers contributes a subtle floral note, further enhancing its elegance.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Another shot at glory Other changes introduced on Starship Version 2 include redesigned forward flaps, which are smaller and closer to the tip of the ship's nose to better protect them from the scorching heat of reentry.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Posey plans to use a mixture of scouting, advanced metrics and personal experience to try to return the Giants to glory.
    John Perrotto, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism. 42.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
  • From ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to modern investors, gold has remained one of the most high-demand assets in human history.
    Nathan Mahr, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In matters of creativity, the new Titan Setting designs reflect Pharrell’s visionary ethos in designs that uplift the magnificence of Tiffany diamonds.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.
    Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025

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