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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
STRONGEST
bad common humble ignoble insignificant modest ordinary poor small tiny trivial undignified unimportant unimposing unimpressive
WEAK
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
STRONGEST
undignified
STRONG
auxiliary inferior minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant
WEAK
bad common contemptible insignificant low paltry pitiful poor unimpressive

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Cameron Young, who was eight back of McIlroy to start the day, overtook the grand slam winner late in the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"You've seen the... industry reinvest in itself, focus on creating even more grand and exciting experiences at the theater, and you're starting to see audiences come back, particularly younger audiences," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Despite selling a grand total of 330,000 cars over the course of its entire history, Ferrari boasts more than 400 million fans around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“There seems to be dancing in the grand ballroom.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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