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
Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Politics News Analysis: ‘Disrupt, break, defund’: Trump’s imperial first 100 days
April 29, 2025
Harris argued that citizens’ dissent is the strongest, most effective way to stop Trump’s policies.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023
The acquisition also adds a central Alabama distribution center to Imperial’s network.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
North Park Beer, bronze for House of Fu!, an imperial India Pale Ale.
Pizza Port Ocean Beach, bronze for Junk in the Trunkel Dunkel, a South German-style dunkel weizen.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Politics News Analysis: ‘Disrupt, break, defund’: Trump’s imperial first 100 days
April 29, 2025
Harris argued that citizens’ dissent is the strongest, most effective way to stop Trump’s policies.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
Charles will wear St Edward's Crown and the Imperial State Crown, while Camila will wear Queen Mary's Crown.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023
The acquisition also adds a central Alabama distribution center to Imperial’s network.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperial
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In one of his only performances as an ostensibly normal guy, Cruise brings magnificent dirtbag energy to War of the Worlds' Ray, a working-class deadbeat dad whose one weekend with his kids (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) overlaps with an alien invasion.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Heart rate rises, breath softens, and eyes glue to this magnificent 500-pound mammal that could rip me to pieces with the simple swipe of its striped paw.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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This tasty wine is a blend of 55 percent Mourvèdre, 25 percent Grenache, and 20 percent Cinsault and has aromas of red raspberry, red plum, and strawberry and flavors of cherry-vanilla, strawberry conserves, and tangerine peel all wrapped in a vibrant acidic sheath.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Ideal for the warmer months, this gel-like formula replenishes dry and dull skin with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and a special plum and ice willow herb complex.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The last 12 months have seen glorious triumph turn into dismay.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In the meanwhile, Stabler is incredibly rash and approaches Tanner with just a flak vest and a radio headset over his fancy suit and glorious dome.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
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The actress paired the dress with a diamond bracelet and a pair of diamond earrings, choosing to style her hair in a slick back bun.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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What Is The Premise of the New Season of Phineas and Ferb? Phineas Flynn, his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher, and their crew of friends are still planning and embarking on epic summer adventures.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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Five-glacier Seaplane Exploration This 40-minute seaplane excursion offers a bird's-eye view of five epic glaciers: the Norris, Hole-in-the-Wall, East and West Twin Glaciers, and Taku Glacier.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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As things escalate, Phaedra—ever the instigator in pearls—asks if Drew really meant to call Shamea a dog.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
1 June 2025
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His cousins and other relatives also help — slicing raw fish and pouring tea with tapioca pearls.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The name is inspired by the Spanish royal family’s practice of gifting pairs of merino sheep to other monarchs to honor its relationships.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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An Instagram post on the Spanish royal family's account noted that Sofia's parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, attended the ceremony alongside the families of other graduates.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The costliest megaproject is Neom, the prince’s crown jewel.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is probably our crown jewel of a landscape that’s still left to be a wild place.—
Paddy O'Connell,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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