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Magnificent

Doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence, especially in building, way of living, and munificence.

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Impressive 84% connected

Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect th…

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Impressive 84% connected

Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect th…

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Magnificence 74% connected

The act of doing what magnificent; the state or quality of being magnificent.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Magnificence 74% connected

The act of doing what magnificent; the state or quality of being magnificent.

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Brilliant 92% connected

Sparkling with luster; glittering; very bright; as, a brilliant star.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Glorious 92% connected

Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admir…

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Splendid 92% connected

Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

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