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Recent Examples of sublimity
The piece deepened the fault lines between Friedrich, the Romantic prince of sublimity and feeling, and the fusty rationalists who preceded him.
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Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
If our goal is to shape lasting environmental stewards, then cultivating an attachment to nature’s sublimity is the first step.
—Andrew Maglio, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
Its meanings run the gamut from the negative to the positive, from the overpowering to the mysterious, from anarchy to sublimity.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Tucked back behind the strings, even McDermott blends in with the ensemble, adding to the sublimity of the whole sound.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024
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Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
If our goal is to shape lasting environmental stewards, then cultivating an attachment to nature’s sublimity is the first step.
—Andrew Maglio, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
Its meanings run the gamut from the negative to the positive, from the overpowering to the mysterious, from anarchy to sublimity.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Tucked back behind the strings, even McDermott blends in with the ensemble, adding to the sublimity of the whole sound.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublimity
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Opened in 1912, this grand railway-era hotel blends old-world elegance with an unbeatable location: steps from Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Canal, and downtown’s top museums and restaurants.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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This is the shift from being a coder to a code craftsperson—focusing on intentionality, experience, elegance and building systems that last.—
Deepa Shekhar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Aug. 2022
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All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Oct. 2021
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As with many sweeping arguments, the fascination lies in the details.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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But the dual Democrat-Republican fascination with The Epstein Files also testifies to a truth Hollywood has forever known: a love of conspiracy stories tugs at us all.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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Its streets reveal a mix of curving Art Nouveau architecture and sleek Nordic minimalism, with design shops, saunas, and island fortresses adding to the city’s offbeat allure.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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This is the con at the heart of his aesthetic: empowerment framed by objectification, agency dressed as allure.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Of the thousand-plus radiances that come forward to meet you, the first to speak is Justinian I, emperor from 527 to 565.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Jill & Jazmine & Patti Get Their Flowers Jill Scott oozed radiance, confidence and cool onstage at the Superdome in a shimmering kaftan dress and a sky-high gold crown fit for the Queen of Philly Soul.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
8 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Other recent theme park incidents that made headlines include a backstage fire at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida, and riders who jumped off of a raft ride after becoming stuck on the attraction at Six Flags Over Texas in June 2024.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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