solemn
Example Sentences
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In a country of 9.6 million people, a million watched as a solemn Peter Magyar explained why he had had enough of his own party.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
His elegant pinks, mauves, light blues and reds are rare in such solemn scenes; almost otherworldly, they beautifully draw attention to all the gently curved bodies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
“The solemn ritual returns the remains of troops killed in action. It is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.”
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026
Gran’s manicured nails lifted up my chin, and her deep brown eyes inspected my solemn face.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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