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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as in plum
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Recent Examples of imperial
Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Ditto the echoes of The Civil War, also examining a battle that pit brother against brother, and The Vietnam War, in which America became the occupying imperial force failing to understand or successfully combat a domestic insurgence.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 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
The 75-year-old Lavrov has also honed a brash, confrontational style of diplomacy that has often matched Putin’s imperial aspirations.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Ditto the echoes of The Civil War, also examining a battle that pit brother against brother, and The Vietnam War, in which America became the occupying imperial force failing to understand or successfully combat a domestic insurgence.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 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
Adjective
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The Windtraders are a flying tribe with magnificent crafts to soar above Pandora.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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His garden was truly magnificent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Miso wafer cookies sit next to gummies saturated in li hing mui, a sour plum powder.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Guests mingled and dined at long, stretching tables lined with plum calla lilies and small golden lamps.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This latest collaboration, even though Talley did not live to see the glorious pieces from his past feels full circle and matchless.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the most likely candidates are still atop the betting board, but holding a Florida 60/1 ticket in March last year was a glorious feeling.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the Caribbean, French admirals set their sights on the conquest of sugar islands like Jamaica—the diamonds in King George’s glittering imperial crown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shopping the online jeweler’s collection means classics like tennis bracelets and diamond toi et moi rings boast a more accessible price without losing the elevated appeal of fine jewelry.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The show has featured epic decades-long love stories, like Doug Williams and Julie Olson's.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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But instead of an epic franchise, the two are a couple in Lynne Ramsay’s suffocating drama about a woman dealing with postpartum depression and isolation amid a move from New York to Montana.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sophie Buhai’s faux pearl and black glass crystal drop earrings and Yi Collection’s emerald and gold ring spiced up the sophisticated look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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While the shade range isn’t as vast as OPI or Sally Hansen, there’s still a solid variety, including neutrals, jewel tones, pastels, and even some shimmery and pearl finishes.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In 2020, Harry and Markle stepped away from their royal duties and later moved to Montecito, California.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Battling cancer is a really hard thing, and the royal family has had two of its members doing so in the last few years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Three police officers lean on a silver car blocking a Louvre entrance, hours after thieves carried out a daylight raid on French crown jewels.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Once a crown jewel Like many of the men and women who landed there after a life of hard work and family responsibilities, Fair Havens looked its age.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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