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Recent Examples of imperiously
Timothy delighted in looking down imperiously at David, Peter and me.
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Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiously
Adverb
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As boldly charismatic as Caballero appeared on stage, his path to performing in the family circus was hardly clear-cut.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The sponsors of House Bill 1430 boldly admit that our transportation taxes have been hijacked to pay for education and health care, and that taking those funds out of the legislature’s cookie jar will create shortfalls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Obama’s stone exterior has academics and architecture critics in mind; it’s loftily designed to resemble four hands coming together and comes with such other un-Trump-like attributes as a wetland walk and sustainable garden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Her graduation stole proudly draped on her gown.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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Advertisement The former Congresswoman joins other high-profile conservatives—such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens—who were once proudly part of the MAGA coalition, but have been critical of the Iran war, of which there is no clear end in sight.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In fact, when the attacks become brazenly personal, voters may be more likely to view the object of scrutiny with greater sympathy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Does that include them brazenly violating the body camera policy?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Imperiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperiously. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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