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
Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The trading ports were a crucial part of the imperial administration, with their own governors who regulated commercial activity and reported back to the Mughal court.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 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
The 900-year-old instrument had imperial provenance, and is believed to have been produced by Emperor Song Huizong’s imperial workshop.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The trading ports were a crucial part of the imperial administration, with their own governors who regulated commercial activity and reported back to the Mughal court.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 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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As Travis Kelce winds down his magnificent career, look for the Chiefs to select a potential successor who can put up numbers.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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At times this all reminded me a bit of Elia Kazan’s magnificent memoir of a young Greek coming to a new life in America America and at other times of Spike Lee’s vividly filmed Do the Right Thing in a different NYC neighborhood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cochran’s dish was a seared scallop in plum sauce paired with Chardonnay, which guest judge Tristan Epps — last season’s winner — felt would have paired better with a rose.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those non-native plants, which include heirloom fruit trees like peaches, plums and apricots, have started feeling the impacts of a warmer and drier climate, according to Cowen.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For All Mankind is back and rarin’ to go, kicking things off with the glorious return of the season-opening catch-up montage.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inside the ring sits a bespoke band that’s also set with sapphires and a diamond.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An intrepid British explorer, Peter MacNab, led the first team through this epic underworld of caverns the height of skyscrapers.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tokyo Stylez, Cardi’s hairstylist, brushes out a sleek brown hairpiece, and Erika la’ pearl, her makeup artist, dabs at Cardi’s face while the rapper scrolls through her phone, controlling the music.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Derpy McFlurry, blends creamy vanilla soft serve with berry popping pearls in a wild berry sauce.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As to whether today’s pinot noir wine tastes the same as whatever medieval knights were knocking back in the French royal court at Paris, grape DNA can’t reveal much about flavor.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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During a separate visit in June to the Netherlands, the president stayed with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Huis ten Bosch Palace, a royal residence in The Hague.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the MoMA Design Store is the real crown jewel and very much worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And despite Iger’s bullishness on the Sora deal, other Disney execs were said to be concerned that going into business with OpenAI would expose the Magic Kingdom’s crown jewels to the risk of being turned into so much AI slop, according to industry sources.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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