as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
envisioned an imperial city that would rival the capitals of Europe for beauty and magnificence
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Recent Examples of imperial
Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Economists have been advocating for free trade as far back as the 16th century in imperial Spain.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
The postponement does not apply to residents and businesses in seven counties: Imperial, Kern, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Sierra.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Maybe this Ranevskaya is too imperial to show emotion, or too impervious to the reality of her family’s situation.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Economists have been advocating for free trade as far back as the 16th century in imperial Spain.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The acquisition also adds a central Alabama distribution center to Imperial’s network.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
The postponement does not apply to residents and businesses in seven counties: Imperial, Kern, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Sierra.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aromas of yellow plum, a hint of caramel and a light nuttiness.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their Deviate 2022 Pinot Noir has aromas of Oolong tea, eucalyptus, cherry, and red plum with smooth tannins and flavors of cranberry, black cherry, and a touch of cinnamon in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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To Step Down As Managing Director Of Singapore’s Hotel Properties The quarter-final marathon against Arthur Fils was the best of the bunch, a captivating young twentysomething match-up of warrior spirits that was reminiscent of Alcaraz’s defeat by Musetti back in that glorious encounter in Germany.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The salon most likely gets its name from the large, round chandelier hanging in the center of the room: Made with Swarovski diamonds on and hanging through its center, the piece was the first chandelier that Kravitz Design produced.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Anyway, David won, which would turn out to be a bummer of epic proportions due to the imminent jury ramifications.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lowry grew up watching Woods sink iconic shots on the course throughout his childhood, including the 15-time major champion's epic hole-out on No. 16 at The Masters in 2005.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To me, that is Zenith going in the more independent watchmaking route with a stunning lapis lazuli dial with mother of pearl along with a full platinum case and bracelet.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other styling tricks included whimsical touches on simplified outfits such as oversized scarves, bag charms, layered belts, fur accessories and extravagant strands of pearls.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The pieces commissioned by the British royal family are relatively modest, with fewer (but still rare) gemstones.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The two longtime friends continued to reflect on how the world anticipated Archie’s royal debut, two days after his birth in May 2019.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its brightening properties are enhanced with niacinamide, another radiance-boosting antioxidant that helps minimize redness and oil, and retinol, a crown jewel for minimizing textural concerns like acne and fine lines.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Comments Love on the Spectrum, a crown jewel in Netflix's royal order of dating shows, returned for its third season this week.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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