stately
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“From arrival, the stately facade, dramatic architectural lines, and sweeping sight lines create a striking first impression.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A moment later, both vehicles drove off at a stately pace, as if nothing had happened.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Someone dies, and then their friends and family, appropriately dressed in black, gather in a stately room while an elderly lawyer reads a list of who gets what.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The cast and crew had been spotted filming scenes across south Wales, including in old market towns and gothic stately homes, before the series release on Wednesday.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Windswept and secluded, Waltha Castle stood on flat lowlands surrounded by a moat and a stately grove of trees.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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