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august

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Definition

majestic or greatly admired — especially due to high rank or age

More commonly, August is used as a proper noun to refer to the month that falls between July and September.

I am proud to have my picture hung in this august hall of this university.

august = majestic or greatly admired — especially due to high rank or age

I am humbled to be chosen as a steward of this august institution.

august = majestic or greatly admired — especially due to high rank or age

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