1
: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome—
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: an instance or example of grandeur
visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West
Examples of grandeur in a Sentence
His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.
They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
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That means targeting those features that lack the grandeur of Yosemite and the Grand Tetons: smaller parks, sites and memorials, many of which honor women and minorities.
—John Lawrence, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
There’s something timeless about Sea View Avenue in summer: breezes off the Sound, hydrangeas in full bloom, and the quiet grandeur of homes that have watched generations come and go.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Running for six months until January 4, 2026, the solo show stretches across 10 emblematic sites – from the Gothic grandeur of the Palace of the Popes and the mythic Avignon Bridge to a secret chapel and atypical museums scattered throughout the city.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
However, none could touch the grandeur of this year’s winner for the top hotel in Singapore.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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John Lawrence, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
There’s something timeless about Sea View Avenue in summer: breezes off the Sound, hydrangeas in full bloom, and the quiet grandeur of homes that have watched generations come and go.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Running for six months until January 4, 2026, the solo show stretches across 10 emblematic sites – from the Gothic grandeur of the Palace of the Popes and the mythic Avignon Bridge to a secret chapel and atypical museums scattered throughout the city.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
However, none could touch the grandeur of this year’s winner for the top hotel in Singapore.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandeur. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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grandeur
noun
gran·deur
ˈgran-jər 
1
: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence
2
: something that is grand
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