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
Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
And this actually made the imperial court very cut off, physically cut off from everything else that was going on around it.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 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
Under an imperial decree, her captors become unlikely allies, guiding Jewish refugees through ambushes, shifting alliances and treacherous waters, while Sara confronts leadership, loyalty and love at a high cost.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
And this actually made the imperial court very cut off, physically cut off from everything else that was going on around it.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperial
Adjective
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Next on Skyscanner’s list of trending destinations, with searches up 107 percent year-over-year is Jaipur, India’s magnificent Pink City.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
14 Oct. 2025
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Of course, this is aided by the magnificent work of cinematographer Dan Laustsen, who partnered with GDT on his Best Picture-winning .—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The heels are covered in rounded multicolor studs in rich jewel tones like red, plum, blue and emerald green.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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And why not have all this done with a beautiful wash of red-plum?—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the show moves on from its glorious first hour, the last thirty minutes veer toward the saccharine.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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In productions large or small — or, here, imperfectly in-between, though still glorious — everything is the service of the show that creates with words, music and movement a grand American tapestry — tears and all.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Braves signed Ha-Seong Kim toward the end of the season and are likely to extend him as a shortstop option for next year, but he’s been frequently hurt and might profile better elsewhere on the diamond.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tying the look together was a large diamond choker necklace, plus a silver chain with what looked to be a faux animal tooth and plenty of glittering silver rings.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The epic leading lady wardrobe concluded with her two musical performances of the night.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had an epic response to the team's critics after LA swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series to advance to their second consecutive World Series.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Adapt & win or pearl clutch & lose.—
NPR,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes the soul, like the oyster, forms its pearls slowly, with grit and effort.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For a more glamorous view, try the deck outside Cappuccino Palau March, a cafe across the street from the Palau Reial de l’Almudaina, a historic palace of the Spanish royal family (admission, €7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The British royal family member further accessorized her look with pearl drop earrings with a diamond cluster.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The robbery, which occurred over four minutes in broad daylight while the museum was open to the public, targeted the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon, which holds what remains of France’s crown jewels.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Culture Minister Rachida Dati later told TF1 that the gang broke into the Galerie d’Apollon — a sumptuous room on the first floor of the Petite Galerie that has housed the French crown jewels since 1887 — and that a piece of jewelry was recovered during the escape.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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