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
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This was a rivalry, if not quite a war, and literature remained an important imperial front.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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
One particularly potent collage combines his portrait and fingerprint with the Japanese imperial chrysanthemum.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This was a rivalry, if not quite a war, and literature remained an important imperial front.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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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Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, Antalya’s resort-style atmosphere, magnificent beaches, and calmer surroundings help patients recover as if on holiday.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kimberly is a plum role for any actress, and Morrison is making the most of it.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Spring blooming plants settle into summer, peach and plum trees hint at the coming harvest, pomegranate flowers swell at the base, promising a plentiful fall crop.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Over 6,000 attended, the crowd swelled by the glorious weather and the prospect of a full-day — more than seven hours — of cricket ahead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Otto Lopez, Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks - who in total cost the Marlins nothing but two minor leaguers - have had glorious starts to 2026, all ranking in the top 10 in batting average, with Edwards leading the league in on-base percentage and Hicks among the league leaders in RBI.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The ring features a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 18-carat white gold, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Originating in the Indian subcontinent, modern day Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, the diamond’s story has gone beyond borders, eras and empires, continuing to captivate the world, according to Britain’s Historic Royal Palaces.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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But the Magic blew the comfortable lead and the game and head into Game 7 on Sunday in Detroit on the verge of an epic playoff collapse.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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An epic comeback and an epic bounce defined two games that forced Game 7s on Friday night.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The 1996 piece is constructed entirely with pearls and beads.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Emily Blunt proved the Devil was in the details, wearing a one-of-a-kind $500,000 Mikimoto pearl body necklace on top of her black Ashi Studios ensemble.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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The Trumps later showed off the White House's new beehive to the royal couple.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Von Steuben’s military career, intelligence and connection to the royal family elevated him into elite circles.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Koh-i-Noor diamond is part of the British crown jewels, and it has previously been set into the crowns worn by British queens.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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As part of the royal collection, the British crown jewels — which consist of over 100 objects and more than 23,000 gemstones — are priceless and have immense cultural, historical and symbolic value.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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