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
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 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
This was a rivalry, if not quite a war, and literature remained an important imperial front.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 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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Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, Antalya’s resort-style atmosphere, magnificent beaches, and calmer surroundings help patients recover as if on holiday.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Using sculpting gel, nail artists are creating 3D blooms—go-to shades include baby pink, plum, and vermillion—that rise off the nail, with petals so defined they almost look freshly plucked.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Duffy joined 20 other Orland Grassland volunteers Saturday to plant native shrubs such as American plum, hazelnut and nannyberry viburnum to eventually help buffer some of the noise and pollution from the LaGrange Road traffic.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fascism captivated people by absorbing them in fantasy worlds, combining a nostalgic past with a glorious future, and giving them theater every day of their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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With glorious small town production design by Suzie Davies, and superb visual effects, animation, and puppetry creating the sheep, this fine family film looks every bit as colorful and idyllic as Babe, its distant cousin.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the matchup instead provided a great example of how exciting a game can be when two teams featuring stars and athleticism around the diamond put together a great performance.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mila 2 Luxe is a dual-sided 1X/10X mirror fully decked out in diamond-cut crystals.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Vertical’s lavish Saudi-shot epic Desert Warrior opened to $472k on 1,010 screens.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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The offense came up with timely hits early, Garrett Crochet was back to being Garrett Crochet and in the top of the ninth, the Red Sox erupted in epic fashion, scoring 10 runs to turn what was already a blowout into an absolute laugher.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Trumps later showed off the White House's new beehive to the royal couple.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Von Steuben’s military career, intelligence and connection to the royal family elevated him into elite circles.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tilson Thomas’ New World Symphony, an ensemble and intensive three-year fellowship program for music school graduates to hone their craft, and its home at the New World Center in Miami Beach, are considered to be crown jewels in the Miami area’s art scene.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Syracuse’s old town and crown jewel is the island of Ortigia.—
Michele Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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