as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a baronial mansion with dozens of spacious, luxurious rooms
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Recent Examples of baronial
Articles described Gramercy as being lifted from an Edith Wharton novel and baronial in scale.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Things To Do Subscriber Exclusive In 'Cover Her Face,' the patriarch lies dying in bed in a baronial mansion.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Things To Do Subscriber Exclusive In 'Cover Her Face,' the patriarch lies dying in bed in a baronial mansion.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
The baronial room is kitted out with decorative leaded windows, an open fireplace, and wood panels taken from Bisham Abbey in Berkshire.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baronial
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In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption, and shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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One-day entry costs $60 ($25 for students), or $80 for unlimited visits through Tuesday, a modest price for a magnificent experience to see masterpieces that may be on view for the first or last time.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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There’s enough glorious weirdness threaded throughout this peanut-butter-meets-chocolate combination of Judd Apatow-type set-ups and the kind of comedy that results in Robinson berating himself with a bar of soap in his mouth to justify a lot.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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Which is what makes David’s gesture so odd and so glorious.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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An epic guide to the best motels in California The motel, a word born in California, turns 100 this year.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Former University of Kansas guard Christian Braun turned in an epic performance in an elimination NBA playoff game Thursday night, helping keep alive the Denver Nuggets’ hopes of advancing to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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The brand was founded in 1846 as a leather-making collective and supplier to the Spanish royal crown.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The Magna Carta acted as a royal charter of rights and was first issued in 1215 by King John to make peace with a group of rebellious barons.—
Tessa Solomon for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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The majestic photo of the pair is just one moment caught in time.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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There are no closing hours at the Colorado park, so visitors can make their way to Chasm View Overlook, Dragon Point Overlook, or Sunset View Overlook on the South Rim; or Chasm View Nature Trail or Kneeling Camel Overlook on the North Rim to get a glimpse of the majestic night sky.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Every little helps, obviously, but in the grand scheme of things, slipping down a spot on the final day won’t hurt too much in domestic terms.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Employee recognition does not always mean a grand gesture.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The lodge got its name from the bucket list gamefish that attracts anglers from around the world seeking to hook up with the silver king, the nickname given to the regal tarpon.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Other regal references including Duke, Majesty and Emperor are also a no-go in the country, which polices birth names under its strict registration law.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Baronial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baronial. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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