1
a
: having more importance than others : foremost
b
: having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation
the grand champion
2
a
: inclusive, comprehensive
the grand total of all money paid out
b
: definitive, incontrovertible
grand example
4
: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception
grand design
5
6
a
: pretending to social superiority : supercilious
b
: intended to impress
a person of grand gestures
7
: very good : wonderful
a grand time
1
2
plural grand, slang
: a thousand dollars
Synonyms
Examples of grand in a Sentence
Adjective
He thinks everything the government does is part of some grand conspiracy.
the beauty of nature's grand design
The neighborhood includes many grand old homes.
His job is much less grand than his title makes it sound.
My great aunt lived to the grand old age of 103.
Despite its grand name, the hotel is small and somewhat seedy.
He made some grand statements about the company's future.
They celebrated their anniversary in grand style.
He planned to make a grand entrance, driving up to the house in a fancy red sports car.
We won the grand prize.
Noun
He bought a used car for about five grand.
Recent Examples on the Web
Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
The decor mixes old-world themes with Asian influences, the listing notes, which gives it a grand — and unique — look.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Most bookies would have come knocking on Ippei’s door at fifty grand.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Most — Meg Whitman, Jane Harman, Al Checchi, to name a few — failed in grand fashion.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
The decor mixes old-world themes with Asian influences, the listing notes, which gives it a grand — and unique — look.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
Noun
Your daughter is using your love for the grands to punish you for not forking over even more.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Most bookies would have come knocking on Ippei’s door at fifty grand.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Grand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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grand
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: great in size
3
: including all things being considered : complete
a grand total
4
a
: marked by magnificence : splendid
a grand coronation ceremony
b
: showing wealth or high social standing
the airs of a grand lady
5
: impressive
made grand statements about our progress
6
: very good : fine
grand weather
have a grand time
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