solemn
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In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Co-directors Lorenzo Ferro and Lucas Vignale find a timeless and strikingly solemn protagonist in Barria, whose perceptive eyes take in the world while concealing his preoccupations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Parsons, now A24's youngest ever director, has one solemn tip for survival in the Backrooms: "Make peace with it before anything else, because I don't like to give false optimism."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Well, wouldn’t you go snorkeling around a solemn mass entombment if you got the chance, too?
From Slate • May 16, 2026
“Charmed folk,” I call, “citizens of the Spinney, I ask you to gather around me now in honor of this most solemn occasion!”
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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