as in elegance
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Recent Examples of sublimity
The piece deepened the fault lines between Friedrich, the Romantic prince of sublimity and feeling, and the fusty rationalists who preceded him.
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Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
If our goal is to shape lasting environmental stewards, then cultivating an attachment to nature’s sublimity is the first step.
—Andrew Maglio, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
Its meanings run the gamut from the negative to the positive, from the overpowering to the mysterious, from anarchy to sublimity.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Tucked back behind the strings, even McDermott blends in with the ensemble, adding to the sublimity of the whole sound.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024
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Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
If our goal is to shape lasting environmental stewards, then cultivating an attachment to nature’s sublimity is the first step.
—Andrew Maglio, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
Its meanings run the gamut from the negative to the positive, from the overpowering to the mysterious, from anarchy to sublimity.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Tucked back behind the strings, even McDermott blends in with the ensemble, adding to the sublimity of the whole sound.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublimity
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For over 70 years, Half Moon has been one of the most iconic resorts in the Caribbean, exuding a refined elegance that stands the test of time.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The Legacy Release Three 32 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky honors the original distillery’s style, showcasing a refined elegance, floral complexity, and a layered flavor profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2022
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All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Oct. 2021
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This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The timeless allure of Montmartre is palpable at Hôtel Particulier, both within its historic walls and outside in its Edenic garden.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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The allure of regionality and concern over domestic league ramifications still meant something.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The warm radiance of yellow gold brings a new dimension to the collection’s sculptural forms and creates a striking canvas for our diamonds.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Last summer, North Carolina locals were astounded by a rare but entirely natural phenomenon that caused the ocean along the Crystal Coast to sparkle with a brilliant blue radiance that folks previously only associated with places like the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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But even if your childhood didn’t include visits to these oceanfront attractions, visiting them now feels akin to time travel, inspiring phone-free fun and family memories.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The beloved attraction, which combines a 3D movie, real special effects and iconic character animatronics was the last project the late Jim Henson worked on himself before his death.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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