solemnity

Example Sentences

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"I now recognize that this could affect the integrity and solemnity of the proceedings," Judge Thornhill wrote in a letter dated 12 November to the Missouri Supreme Court.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The early scenes have a certain ponderous solemnity as two hunter-warrior-predator brothers from the Yautja race fight for honor with weapons that combine the clank of all things medieval with modern pizzazz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

And why was one child, Alex, played with solemnity by Cary Christopher, left behind?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

It’s evidence of an unorthodox communication disposition developing within the party, away from the solemnity that has defined its reputation throughout the failure of the past decade.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2025

The bad omen did not change his solemnity, however.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez