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“Magnificence” or “Magnificents”

magnificence / magnificents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

magnificence

  • nounthe quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand.

magnificents

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“magnificence”

  • and the Lagoon of Tidal Magnificence
  • period a time of "worldly magnificence," marked by "lavish expenditures" on
  • : Michel Henry, passion et magnificence de la vie, Beauchesne, 2003
  • the court shivered in icy magnificence.
  • Rome itself, with all its magnificence, will be absorbed in a
  • “I am sure, the magnificence of Plato did not deter

“magnificents”

  • Ridgley also recalls the Magnificents did some recordings at WYLD's

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