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grand

[grand] / grænd /
ADJECTIVE
impressive, great
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambitious awe-inspiring dignified glorious grandiose imposing large lofty luxurious magnificent marvelous monumental noble opulent palatial splendid stately sumptuous
STRONG
august dynamite elevated fine rich smashing striking super
WEAK
admirable eminent exalted excellent fab first-class first-rate haughty illustrious majestic ostentatious outstanding pompous pretentious regal something else sublime superb terrific unreal very good
Antonyms
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bad common humble ignoble insignificant modest ordinary poor small tiny trivial undignified unimportant unimposing unimpressive
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contemptible inferior low paltry pitiful
ADJECTIVE
most important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignified lofty main noble
STRONG
chief elevated grave head leading principal
WEAK
exalted highest majestic mighty preeminent regal supreme transcendent
Antonyms
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undignified
STRONG
auxiliary inferior minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant
WEAK
bad common contemptible insignificant low paltry pitiful poor unimpressive

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“Too many people are trying to turn a public disagreement into a grand showdown between the two. That is false,” Reinhardt said.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Hollywood giant Will Smith, Robbie Williams and Bob Dylan have all performed at The Halls since the venue's grand refurbishment concluded in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

After becoming just the sixth man to complete golf’s career grand slam, the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland is hoping he can spark another run of major titles—starting with a second green jacket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But if I was surprised at the grand manner of this shabby little man, I was even more astonished when Father hired him on the spot.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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