magnificence
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity.
the magnificence of snow-covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements.
- Synonyms:
- stateliness, nobility, majesty
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impressiveness of surroundings.
the magnificence of Versailles.
- Synonyms:
- sumptuousness, opulence, luxuriousness
noun
Etymology
Origin of magnificence
1300–50; Middle English < Latin magnificentia, equivalent to magnificent- magnificent + -ia -y 3; -ence
Example Sentences
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Frank’s Paddlesports Livery – The White River has been going through a significant cleanup in an effort to allow residents to enjoy its magnificence.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026
In the opera, Monkey goes straight to the Land of the Bliss in a scene of operatic magnificence.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
The movie purports to dip into the deep well of Shakespearean magnificence but emerges only with a ladle full of greasy schmaltz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Crowds hoot and cheer as the contraptions float into the darkening sky, while referees judge the magnificence of their aerial explosions.
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
It was clear at a glance that we were entering a new realm of magnificence and challenge.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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