sublimity

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for sublimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublimity
Noun
  • Here, eight settee styles that channel elegance without stuffiness.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Burgundy whites are almost always 100% Chardonnay, known for their elegance and complexity.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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
Noun
  • Anyone who has been reading these columns knows of my fascination with history.
    Steven Desmyter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Always an early adopter of cutting-edge visual technology, Dea’s fascination with the blend of painting and cinematic technique began at the University of Hartford’s Hartford Art School.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In that environment, the allure of tangible, uncorrelated assets—like a stake in a growing sports league or a cash-flowing service business—only grows.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Even if a quarterback needed by the Titans keeps that from happening, Hunter's generational allure can't project to fall any further past No. 2 to the Browns, who have nothing to lose and everything to gain as a franchise from taking a chance on Hunter.
    Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Look toward Aquarius, where the radiance of the Eta Aquarids appears to originate from.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Of the seven vibrant shades, all feature a shimmery finish for added radiance.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Embrace a tourist mindset by visiting new neighborhoods, local attractions, and events, creating the excitement and novelty of checking off a trip bucket list.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Summer is the peak travel season in most parts of the world, but spring—with its blissfully mild weather, sights of nature coming back to life, and more accessible accommodations and attractions—is an equally desirable time to plan a vacation.
    Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Chinese appeal is critical because Apple’s China revenue shrunk in its first fiscal quarter of the year: $18.5 billion from $21 billion a year ago.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Sublimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublimity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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