sublimity

noun

Definition of sublimitynext
as in elegance

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Recent Examples of sublimity Their way to rock-and-roll sublimity, to headbanging apotheosis, is comprehensively barred. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025 Yet the film also exits on a note of extreme sublimity, courtesy of a final-shot callback puncturing the realism that’s defined Late Shift up to that point. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026 At the very top, however, no operators were present at all, ensuring a sense of sublimity as Honnold mounted the final stretch, high above the rest of the Taipei skyline. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 But for all the mysticism and sublimity that surround the event, there are other intangibles that make the Masters one of the most valuable elements in the CBS Sports portfolio. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sublimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublimity
  1. elegance
  2. resplendence
  3. gloriousness
  4. fascination
  5. allure
  6. radiance
  7. loveliness
  8. attraction
Noun
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • 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
  • All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Definition of resplendence
Noun
  • And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of gloriousness
Noun
  • The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.
    — Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • The primary reason for Golden State’s allure to the former Laker could be distilled into two names.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • The allure of walking beneath these giants is what drew writer Edwin Goei to head to Humboldt County.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of allure
Noun
  • The multi-use illuminator adds the perfect amount of radiance to the skin without looking like a glitter bomb.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • For red carpet-ready glow, the Marty Supreme actress opts for a radiance-boosting primer.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of radiance
Noun
  • There’s the genteel loveliness of the oval gardens and just enough of a buffer between here and Oxford Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • Everything should be subordinate to a general loveliness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of loveliness
Noun
  • Yet until now there has not been a major film adaptation, which was part of the attraction.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of attraction

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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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