A new library opened in 1974 and the building changed in function, but its stately presence remains the symbolic heart of campus.

Such was the stately presence who looked stonily at us from the centre of Dr. Huxtable's hearthrug.

Hannah Baumgarten, who serenely sustained the many balances in her role, was a stately, almost saintly, presence.

Down o' your knees and wriggle: She has a stately presence.

The Keys of the Kingdom emphasized his stately presence.

Walter's stately presence will be missed by all.

With his tall, stately presence and his dignified way of speaking, Una had always held him in awe.

It creates a stately presence.

"She was wont to grace our halls, and we miss much her stately presence."

Three were young women of stately presence, very beautifully dressed, who moved with remarkable grace.