Writers often attempt to capture the grandnesses of ancient civilizations in their epic novels.

The grand hall echoed with footsteps as visitors toured the museum.

Many international students apply to the grandes écoles because of their strong industry connections and small class sizes.

The collector displayed the grandes horizontales along the gallery wall to striking effect.

At the gala, the grandes mesdames occupied the head table, commanding respect with their poised conversation.

At the charity gala, the grandes madames occupied the front row, their pearls and poise drawing everyone's gaze.

After months of buildup, the music festival ended with two unforgettable grandes finales that had the crowd cheering for minutes on end.

At the gala, the grandes dames exchanged knowing smiles as they recalled decades of art patronage.

Her grandes passions—music and painting—shaped every choice she made.

We spent a peaceful weekend in Campigneulles-les-Grandes wandering the fields and sampling the local cuisine.