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
Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
The viewer—the one aware of the marketing that posits Warfare as a uniquely transparent lens on modern combat—could also reasonably see them as symbols of the American imperial project that brought us all here.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
The postponement does not apply to residents and businesses in seven counties: Imperial, Kern, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Sierra.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
González died 11 days later on February 4, 1968 after he was wounded trying to save his fellow Marines during the Battle of Hue, a major clash at the old imperial capital that was considered one of the Vietnam War’s defining moments.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
The viewer—the one aware of the marketing that posits Warfare as a uniquely transparent lens on modern combat—could also reasonably see them as symbols of the American imperial project that brought us all here.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The acquisition also adds a central Alabama distribution center to Imperial’s network.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
The postponement does not apply to residents and businesses in seven counties: Imperial, Kern, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Sierra.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperial
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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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His 2021 Spring Street Cabernet Sauvignon is inky purple colored with aromas of red plum, black currant, and a touch of crushed violet petals.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
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This starts with boysenberry and black plum, before moving into allspice, clove, savory meaty notes, black tea, forest floor, and concluding with a faint hint of minerally sea salt.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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The salon most likely gets its name from the large, round chandelier hanging in the center of the room: Made with Swarovski diamonds on and hanging through its center, the piece was the first chandelier that Kravitz Design produced.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rather than the epic battles of good vs. evil that ground the Skywalker saga, Andor's focus is the human cost of rebellion and harsh realities of a prolonged uprising against an authoritarian regime.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This loaded salad featuring mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, and salumi, is hearty and flavorful enough to make a quick but satisfying dinner.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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These are the attention-grabbing pieces that get layered over the base—pearls, multicolored gems, beads, etc.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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The young prince was seen with an armful of chocolate treats and toys after stopping to speak to royal watchers on the walk back home.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The royal palace is infested with evil spirits and one of them has taken hold of the young prince.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The total loss of OAR and its crown jewel in Princeton represents a setback for climate preparedness that experts warn the nation may never recover from.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
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One of the Nasdaq’s crown jewels, Amazon, had its worst week since 2022 and the tech giant’s nine-week streak of weekly declines is its worst since 2008.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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