1
as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
the sublime beauty of the firmament
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the sublime virtue of having given all one's worldly goods to the poor
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Recent Examples of sublime
The book really captures movement as something terrifying, sublime, and hopeful.
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The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
Redemption was swift and sublime for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
So much of Lynch’s famous sensibility is conveyed without words: the terror, absurdity, wild pain and sublime beauty and distinctly American ambient psychosis, the sincerity beneath it all.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025
Speculation swirled Wednesday that the Heat getting Kevin Durant in this complicated, four-team exchange actually was a possibility, and that would have been sublime.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
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The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
Redemption was swift and sublime for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
So much of Lynch’s famous sensibility is conveyed without words: the terror, absurdity, wild pain and sublime beauty and distinctly American ambient psychosis, the sincerity beneath it all.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025
Speculation swirled Wednesday that the Heat getting Kevin Durant in this complicated, four-team exchange actually was a possibility, and that would have been sublime.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublime
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The museum's very name beautifully encapsulates its noble mission of bridging the rich tapestry of Bali's past, its vibrant present and the promising horizons of its future.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The science-fiction saga sees two forces who fight for control of the galaxy, the noble Ones and the evil Zeros, descending upon the French fishing village of Audresselles and trying to recruit the locals to their respective causes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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This contradicts the classic anthropomorphic analogies of Disney’s Pinocchio and Dumbo, as well as The Little Prince, The Iron Giant, Babe and Babe: Pig in the City, and Zack Snyder’s astonishing Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole.—
Armond White,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nvidia's astonishing market ride rests on the assumption that AI will be the tech industry's next universal platform and that demand for AI products and services will be massive.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And if your neighborhood doesn’t, start one! Start a Book or Card Club There’s so many wonderful books out there just waiting to be discussed.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
3 Mar. 2025
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No manager in the American or National League history has won games at a higher clip than Roberts’ .627 winning percentage, and only the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy has more postseason wins (57) among active managers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Borrowing for defense That benefit won’t materialize, however, if the higher spending is financed with tax hikes rather than government borrowing, Ilzetzki wrote in his report.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Grateful for the Eagles Organization, grateful for my team, grateful for the amazing fans in Philly.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Learn about some of the native plants and animals that make Volusia County such an amazing place.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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But at the very end, America's Democratic majority came home to Carter in a late surge that flooded polling places in party strongholds across the nation and stopped Ford's gallant comeback just short of victory.—
Peter Goldman,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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Now, in order to help Ao Bing’s soul recover his tangible body, Ne Zha will have to hide his identity as a demon, overcome multiple obstacles to become an immortal, and obtain a miraculous elixir to aid his pal.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over the past 50 years, medicine has made miraculous advances in treating leukemia and other cancers affecting kids, largely due to research supported by the National Institutes of Health.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Sublime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublime. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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