7
honourable
7
redoubtable(adjective, respect, knowledge)
7
venerable(adjective, great, fine, bright, wonderful)
6
iconic
6
royal(adjective, state, characteristic, great, fine)
6
shining(adjective, great, excellent, bright, famous)
5
excellent(adjective, great, sound, honest, important)
5
far-famed
5
imposing(adjective, strong, great, solid, important)
5
leading(adjective, great, solid, important, powerful)
5
magnificent(adjective, bright, shine, glory, pretty)
5
mighty(adjective, strong, great, powerful, grand)
5
popular(adjective, sound, honest, famous, familiar)
5
preeminent(adjective, great, respect, knowledge, solid)
5
reputable(adjective, great, sound, honest, proper)
5
striking(adjective, great, extraordinary, important, famous)
5
superior(adjective, great, excellent, solid, important)
4
estimable(adjective, sound, honest, upright, prominent)
4
fabled(adjective, reputable)
4
impressive(adjective, strong, great, powerful, wonderful)
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