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
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Why book? Tucked between the ruins of Naniwa-no-Miya Palace (one of Japan's earliest imperial residences) and the stately silhouette of Osaka Castle, Patina weaves 1,300 years of history into its contemporary design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 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
For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Why book? Tucked between the ruins of Naniwa-no-Miya Palace (one of Japan's earliest imperial residences) and the stately silhouette of Osaka Castle, Patina weaves 1,300 years of history into its contemporary design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 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
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There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2026
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These hybrid magnolias display magnificent deep-pink to reddish-purple flowers late enough in spring that frosts seldom damage them.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Try reaching for lavender gray, dusty plum, or mauve instead.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Smoldering at the camera, the star—who’s currently dating Scooter Braun—tugged down the straps of the plum-chocolate bra and covered her chest with her hands.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Premature pruning will remove flower buds, thereby depriving you of those glorious flowers.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Then, look for the four brightest stars of the constellation Corvus, which form a diamond pattern to the right of Virgo.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Officials aim to reopen the fields and baseball diamonds on June 1 in Winnemac and July 1 in Welles, and are looking for alternative sites for the youth baseball leagues and CPS high school sports, the district said.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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An American man won the Los Angeles Marathon for the second-straight year after Nathan Martin pulled off a miraculous comeback for an epic finish.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2014, the duo brought to the screen the epic story of Claire Randall, a British combat nurse who is mysteriously transported back to 1743 Scotland and marries Scottish warrior Jamie Fraser to survive.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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On her dresser was a small maroon leather jewelry box that I was not allowed to touch, which contained a string of real pearls and a pair of screw-on ruby earrings that had been her grandmother’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adding further dimension to the top was a removable sinuous collar featuring pearls.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Jockey Club operates under a royal charter — the King and Queen are its joint patrons — and all of its profits are reinvested in the sport.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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While nothing’s been confirmed, royal watchers have speculated that Elizabeth’s granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton has her own intentional moves involving her bag placement.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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To get to its crown jewel, Cathedral Cove, hop on the trail at the northern end of Hahei Beach and wind along the clifftop for about an hour.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Logic would also dictate that the naming rights on a brand new building that the Walton-Penner Ownership Group hopes is a crown jewel in the NFL will cost substantially more than the current $5-6 million per year.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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