grandiose
Example Sentences
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Glaser’s aesthetic credo for the venue was appropriately grandiose: “A journey to the promised land, an adventure in imagination, the pursuit of the unexpected.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Marsch is known for grandiose comments - exaggerated and emotional statements delivered to provide maximum impact.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Or is that just grandiose window-dressing for an A.I. company leading several other A.I. companies to IPOs?
From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2026
“They need me here more,” Zeitoun said, trying not to sound too grandiose.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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