as in glorious
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a magnificent mansion that still takes away the breath of visitors
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Recent Examples of magnificent
Arn talks about the work being not only physically taxing but also rough on the soul, cutting down magnificent trees that have been there for 500 years.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Rest assured, Saturn’s magnificent rings are still there!
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
But the access itself is magnificent.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Curry remains magnificent, and Irving has actually been the more efficient scorer than Edwards, but the Wolves wing just barely gets the edge.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Rest assured, Saturn’s magnificent rings are still there!
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
But the access itself is magnificent.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Curry remains magnificent, and Irving has actually been the more efficient scorer than Edwards, but the Wolves wing just barely gets the edge.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnificent
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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
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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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The Argonautica, an epic poem written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the third century B.C.E., chronicles the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, including their encounter with Talos.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 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
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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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In Season 1, Cassian was part of a massive prison break and an insurrection against Imperial forces in his home of Ferrix.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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MacKinnon will likely continue to have a massive impact on this series and could take over again in this game.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Christine Brown's 6 Children: All About Her Son and Daughters with Sister Wives Costar and Ex Kody Brown In December 2022, Christine shared a proud mom moment with her followers on Instagram, explaining how Truely stood up to a bully at school who was bothering her friend.—
Karli Bendlin,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Cleetus McFarland, the popular automotive YouTuber whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, finished in an impressive P10 in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Martin doesn’t have impressive size at 5-11, 221 pounds.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 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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“Magnificent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnificent. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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