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as in distinguished
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
the president of the bank is exactly the sort of imposing figure that one might expect
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the corporation's imposing headquarters were designed by one of the nation's cutting-edge architects
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as in levying
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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Recent Examples of imposing
Paul McCardell, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
High in the Central Coast Mountains of British Columbia, the shadowy contours of more imposing peaks rise behind her.
—John Briley, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley accused them of imposing higher fees on small businesses than large corporations.
—Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Chris Davis For a few seasons, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was one of the more imposing hitters in the American League.
—Paul McCardell, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
High in the Central Coast Mountains of British Columbia, the shadowy contours of more imposing peaks rise behind her.
—John Briley, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
Any movement on the issue appears unlikely as Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate in January, underscoring the hurdles in imposing restrictions on a separate branch of government even as public confidence in the court has fallen to record lows.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley accused them of imposing higher fees on small businesses than large corporations.
—Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposing
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Curio’s approach to waste fuel recycling was supported by Per Peterson, distinguished professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who shared his thoughts with me in both emails and an interview.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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In Cairo, the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids and the magnificent Pyramid of Cheops beckon.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Playing for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Karlsson was magnificent in all three of his appearances.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed images of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, during an address at a combat officers' graduation ceremony on Sunday, delivering a solemn message.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Language experts were consulted, solemn arguments had, brows were furrowed, everyone treated the whole thing awfully seriously.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Tonight’s column marks the glorious return of Lady Gaga, who is pulling double duty as host and musical guest.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The showcase also marked the glorious return of pro wrestler Jade Cargill, who had been absent from WWE TV since she was attacked backstage on Friday Night SmackDown in November.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Their contactless wireless charging technology eliminates the need for complex wiring to enable new features and improve product reliability.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But charging for service remains farther down the road.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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Aside from a series of gruesome martyr scenes frescoed on the interior wall of the second ring in the late 16th century, the decor reflects late Imperial taste for decorous abstraction and costly materials.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Is there any decorous way to acknowledge my failure to do so over the past few years and to express my regret?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The matriarch of the Dutton family, who writes letters to Spencer like diary entries, is the majestic Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton with a gruff Harrison Ford impeccably playing her loving husband, Jacob Dutton.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The setup was a never-ending path of majestic olive trees, their branches forming a natural canopy with a single long, rectangular dining table, dressed with simple yet elegant décor.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Empty show votes or cruelty on social media aren’t part of a thoughtful, dignified solution.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Death is rarely physically dignified, and visibly withering from old age in front of the entire world is perhaps one of the heaviest crosses a pope must bear.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Imposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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