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grandiose

[gran-dee-ohs, gran-dee-ohs] / ˈgræn diˌoʊs, ˌgræn diˈoʊs /


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While Elon Musk asks investors to gamble $80 billion on his grandiose promises about SpaceX, it’s worth taking another look at the grandiose promises he was making just a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s always been about the grandiose dreams of Donald Trump.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The United States is this year's host of the Group of 20 major economies and Trump has promised a grandiose summit in December in his adopted home state of Florida.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

His threats and boasts are laced with grandiose language and delivered in a booming, British-accented voice.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

He made a sweeping, grandiose gesture with his hands.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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