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stately

[steyt-lee] / ˈsteɪt li /


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Instead of a stately pre-World War II Delahaye or Duesenberg, buyers are flocking to modern 1,000-horsepower Bugatti Veyrons, Ferraris or Porsches modified by Singer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

From the hospitality group behind the unapologetically glamorous Lafayette in San Diego’s North Park, Baby Grand is ready to make a splash in stately Coronado.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“From arrival, the stately facade, dramatic architectural lines, and sweeping sight lines create a striking first impression.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 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

Presently, down he climbed, as stately as royalty, and off he marched, never looking back.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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