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as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty
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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking
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Recent Examples of majesty
The majesty of the natural world and the incomprehensible vastness of space are almost infinitely rearrangeable variables for documentarians.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
The design captures the majesty and beauty of its origin.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
The design captures the majesty and beauty of its origin.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for majesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
Noun
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In particular, popes wanted to select the church’s bishops rather than allowing nobility or a king to do so.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lagerbielke — or more accurately, the 11th Baron Lagerbielke — is a member of the Swedish nobility and lies 254th in line to the country’s throne.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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This 50-room boutique hotel in the French Quarter of Charleston aims to nurture a sense of relaxation and comfort, elegance and warm hospitality.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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For many women of color, the slick-back bun was, and is, a perfect intersection of elegance and endurance.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Based on a 1983 novel by Sapienza, Fuori is marked by Martone’s characteristically elegant dramatization, performed and embodied with an entrancing brilliance by a never-better Golino.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some are good, some are less so, but nothing quite compares to the quiet, consistent brilliance of Japanese skincare.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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But on May 1, a particular kind of message was emphasized — dignity for workers.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Want to sip margaritas and watch chihuahuas race for glory?—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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Here’s to Hathaway — from worst to best — and all her gutsy glory.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Not to mention the times when actual royalty have attended, like Princess Diana’s sole appearance at the event, in 1996.—
Erika Harwood,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Spatola was paid $2,000 but never signed away his rights to songwriting credit or royalties, the lawyer said.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mosaic magnificence Fine art and mosaic design come together on the patio of this Massachusetts residence, which features stainless-steel appliances under a mosaic installation created with half-inch vitreous glass.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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The film’s press campaign has, quite reasonably, played up the magnificence of Skarsgård’s body in leather and winked at the transgressiveness on display.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majesty. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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