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adjective

im-ˈpir-ē-əl How to pronounce imperial (audio)
Definition of imperialnext
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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noun

as in plum

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Recent Examples of imperial
Adjective
Her husband, Count Alfred de Baillet Latour, came from a dynasty dating back more than three centuries, the title born of an imperial decree by Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1719. — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 In 2021, Princess Mako, the niece of the emperor and eldest child of Crown Prince Ashikino and Crown Princess Kiko, renounced her royal titles and left the imperial family in order to marry her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Noun
Crab imperial is a dish featuring lump crab in its purest form, enhanced only by a light imperial sauce, without the additional binders used to make crab cakes. — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 July 2023 The Quechan Tribe has successfully fought mining on and near sacred lands on BLM lands north of their current tribal lands in Imperial County, California. — Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for imperial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperial
  1. magnificent
  2. plum
  3. glorious
  4. diamond
  5. epic
  6. pearl
  7. royal
  8. crown jewel
Adjective
  • Guests can also choose to tack on optional experiences, including a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel temple and high tea at Aswan’s historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Thanks to the magnificent gothic Minster looking down on winding medieval streets with quirky names such as The Shambles and Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, tourists descend on the city in the tens of thousands every week.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificent
Noun
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the dark purple/eggplant/plum that was their regular road jersey is unbeatable and wonderfully distinct.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of plum
Adjective
  • So, too, are the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées, the Franz Litzst museum, and the glorious Hungarian State opera house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the meantime, Democrats have seemingly resolved at least one 2028 fight, a fracas marked by snarking, backbiting and plenty of acrimony — all the things that make our politics such a grand and glorious endeavor.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glorious
Noun
  • Her design approach synthesizes classical references with a modern Danish sensibility to highlight the innate beauty of diamonds and pearls.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Amanda Frances has given up her Bravo diamond and is leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after one season.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of diamond
Adjective
  • Cruise down the river with views of the Teton Range—keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and your camera ready for some epic photo ops.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That memecoin briefly exploded in value – and then crashed in an epic selloff that left nearly a million investors facing losses.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of epic
Noun
  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The dress was designed to evoke the iridescent quality of mother of pearl with a beaded leather bustier and a multi-layered pleated silk chiffon skirt that was hand-painted to mimic the shiny surface of shells.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of pearl
Adjective
  • Following their royal wedding, which was watched by 750 million viewers around the world, the couple boarded the royal yacht Britannia for a 12-day tour of the Mediterranean.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • At the time, Persian was the language of the royal court and literary culture.
    — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of royal
Noun
  • Critics viewed it as the commercialization of soccer's crown jewel.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The ship’s crown jewel is Le Voyage, a first-ever Daniel Boulud fine-dining restaurant at sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of crown jewel

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