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
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
Gioachino Rossini called his last major work “Petite Messe Solennelle”—a “Little Solemn Mass”—although it can take upward of 75 minutes to perform and it is as sweet as it is solemn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Kamau offered a half smile before his expression grew more solemn.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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