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• n  a trait of dignified seriousness
• n  a solemn and dignified feeling

• Knight's eruptions have been going on for years, but this week, with hilarious solemnity, Indiana University completed a formal investigation of the coach's "pattern of .
• Joffrin isn't the only pundit who has lamented Sarkozy's star-struck flashiness in an office formerly characterized by the monumental solemnity of Charles de Gaulle, the .
• But at the Labyrinth pavilion the theme is handled by Canada's prize winning National Film Board with solemnity and skill.

• sedateness
• staidness
• solemness
• gravity

• levity

News & Articles

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• Myrtle Beach area historian, post commander offer insights ahead of Flag Day
  Flag Day, coming up Friday – midway between the solemnity of Memorial Day and sparks and sizzle of Independence Day – gives Old Glory another day to sparkle in symbolism and history as summer heats up.
  June 8, 2013 - The Myrtle Beach Sun News
• The Story Of Why Porsche Ditched The Manual And Toyota Kept It
  Today I wondered why the new Corolla is getting a three pedal option and the Porsche GT3 and Turbo aren't . Now I finally know the secret. HammerheadFistpunch seemed to have everything explained. Corolla driver - Notice the smile, the youth and the zest for life! GT3 driver - notice the solemnity and visage of a soul crushed by the mighty weight of his stature... Are we surprised Porsche doesn't ...
  June 7, 2013 - Jalopnik

Quotes

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• Quentin Bryce in International Herald Tribune
  I want you to know that I take on this role with solemnity, impartiality, energy and a profound love for the country we share,Bryce said in a speech. "I promise to be open, responsive and faithful to the contemporary thinking and working...
• President Bush in West Central Tribune
  The elder President Bush, opening the eulogies, called Ford a "Norman Rockwell painting come to life' and pierced the solemnity of the occasion by cracking gentle jokes about Ford's reputation as an errant golfer. He said Ford knew his golf game was...
• Jon S Corzine in PolitickerNJ (blog)
  We will never forget the lives lost and the heroism showed on that day to save thousands of people. We have this dichotomy of sadness and solemnity of the thoughts of those lost. You also have to admire the heroism,Corzine said. "This day...