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adjective

im-ˈpir-ē-əl How to pronounce imperial (audio)
Definition of imperialnext
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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imperial

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noun

as in plum

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Recent Examples of imperial
Adjective
By nightfall, everyone gathered once again at the base of the Atrio imperial staircase for pre-dinner cocktails. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 The play follows a press secretary to the Roman emperors, played by Annaleigh Ashford in the New York production opposite Joe Tapper as a journalist, with Christopher Ryan Grant as a nameless imperial official. — Mariah Kreutter, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
Crab imperial is a dish featuring lump crab in its purest form, enhanced only by a light imperial sauce, without the additional binders used to make crab cakes. — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 July 2023 The Quechan Tribe has successfully fought mining on and near sacred lands on BLM lands north of their current tribal lands in Imperial County, California. — Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for imperial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperial
  1. magnificent
  2. plum
  3. glorious
  4. diamond
  5. epic
  6. pearl
  7. royal
  8. crown jewel
Adjective
  • Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnificent
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  • All dressed in the same plum two-piece set, their harmonies and coordinated dance moves honored Winehouse’s love of that era while breathing new life into the track.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
  • All of this plum pickings for politicians on the left and right.
    — Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plum
Adjective
  • The San Francisco head coach’s time as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator was both glorious and heartbreaking.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But even those without a passion for specialty groceries end up there sooner or later for the glorious, enormous, budget-friendly sandwiches.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of glorious
Noun
  • The country is Africa’s largest gold producer and also mines manganese, bauxite, and diamonds.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The headpiece features diamonds and pearls set in silver and gold.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of diamond
Adjective
  • Her novels are often narrated in first person and range from intimate confessions to buoyant epic sagas.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Two fighters, Lucario and Greninja, appeared, broke through the frozen screen and fought on the shattered ice blocks in an epic battle.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of epic
Noun
  • Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearl
Adjective
  • Queen Camilla, who wears the midi and maxidresses, took her admiration for Me+Em a step further, handing the brand a Royal Warrant as an official supplier of clothing and accessories to the royal household.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … BRIDGES UNDER FIRE — Prince Harry making 'big mistake' that could destroy the chance of royal reconciliation, expert says.
    — , FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of royal
Noun
  • An alleged member of the four-person team that broke into the Louvre last October, stealing crown jewels worth roughly $100 million, has been denied release, Le Figaro reports.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Inside tip The renovation added a crown jewel to the spa; recover from a Lion’s Head hike with a scrub down in the only luxury-hotel hammam in Cape Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of crown jewel

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