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
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
Ronald Suny, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, the lethargic Soviet economy could not sustain Moscow’s imperial adventures and impracticable projects.
—S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
There are signs in the rhetoric of both Trump and Putin of such grandiose imperial impulses.
—Ronald Suny, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, the lethargic Soviet economy could not sustain Moscow’s imperial adventures and impracticable projects.
—S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperial
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For now, Pinto Canyon Road is the best way to see this magnificent country.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Hosting parties with friends and loved ones would also be a magnificent way to harness this energy.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Not to mention, the jacket’s cool, dark blue wash pairs well with traditional autumn colors like mustard, plum, sage green, brick red, and deep orange.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Padilla thinks the salted plum and orange snack morphed into chamoy in its sauce form.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Look for rowan trees, also known as mountain ash, a native species that shimmers a glorious yellow with red berries during this season, and beech, those huge anchors of so many British forests with russet-brown leaves all autumn.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
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Back then, Villa played at Wellington Road, with their time at the ground closed out with a glorious, trophy-laden four seasons.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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While Kelce could afford to buy her a diamond engagement ring worth an estimated $650,000, his fortune is nowhere close to hers.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The cost of diamond engagement rings is on the rise despite a wider, long-term slump in global prices.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The buzz around the quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class dominated discussions ahead of fantasy football drafts last season, and Jayden Daniels’ epic rookie campaign certainly showed it was warranted.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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This sequel includes a generous recap of the previous film’s story, based on ancient Chinese mythological characters and the 16th-century epic novel Investiture of the Gods.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Veteran cinematographer Don Burgess gives the visuals the sheen of a Victorian pearl.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
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Van Cleef & Arpels has strong ties to Monaco royalty, with Prince Rainier III gifting American actress Grace Kelly a wedding set resplendent with pearls and diamonds.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The royal family owns huge tracts of land in the Iskandar region in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, an area which Malaysia and Singapore are jointly developing as a special economic zone.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The duplex sits atop Six Charles Street, the former London showroom of Josiah Wedgwood, the father of modern English pottery, who revolutionized ceramics in the 18th century with his innovative designs and royal commissions, turning his work into a global brand prized by queens and aristocrats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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While top-tier ecotourism destinations abound across the county, no visit is complete without exploring Bidwell Park, one of the region’s crown jewels of natural beauty.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Fort Worth Zoo is one of our city’s crown jewels — the oldest zoo in Texas, and one of the best in the country.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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