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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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noun

as in plum

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Recent Examples of imperial
Adjective
The result, historians say, has become a centralized, more politicized spectacle, marking the national milestone as a celebration of an imperial presidency rather than a revolution from kingly rule. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 By early 1775, Quebec’s governor complained that this letter was stirring up the population by planting dangerous doubts about British imperial authority. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Noun
The seeds of rebellion continue to be planted, with multiple storylines weaving together in tense standoffs that will keep both imperials and agitators on edge. — Ew Staff, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025 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 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
  • In the quarter-final, underdogs North Korea took a shock 3-0 lead over Portugal, but Eusebio inspired arguably the greatest comeback in World Cup history with a magnificent display, scoring four of Portugal’s five goals.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of magnificent
Noun
  • Toka plums will self-pollinate but can still benefit from having another plum tree nearby.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Based on a short story by Dave Eggers that was turned into a script by Heller, the film is a love letter to baseball and offers a plum part to an up-and-coming leading man.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2026
Definition of plum
Adjective
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of glorious
Noun
  • The additional diamonds have been removed, while the band was replaced with a pavé version.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Zaman has brought each of those contrasting identities to life with diamond-sharp precision.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of diamond
Adjective
  • In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The rise of the Roman empire across the Mediterranean widened the elite’s horizons for travel but narrowed their personal ambitions, and made romantic love a worthy subject for epic literature.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of epic
Noun
  • Stewart wore hers with a chunky pearl choker, red pants, and white sandals for a patriotic look, but the top’s styling potential is endless.
    — Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • In the 1940s, the Queen switched rings, and began wearing a ladylike large pearl, encircled with diamonds.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of pearl
Adjective
  • The historic celebration, watched by hundreds of millions, had Hollywood appeal, welcoming Serena Williams, Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham and George Clooney, in addition to the royal family members in attendance.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Rosewood Fuschl’s Sissi suite can easily be considered a highlight with a freestanding bathtub, a century-old wooden wardrobe, and fluttering fabric panels around the bed (the modern interpretation of a royal four-poster bed).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of royal
Noun
  • An estimated 20 objects were snatched from the institution, in a country still reeling from the dramatic theft of its crown jewels from the Louvre in October.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • From there, the Mace, Elizabeth Sword and Crown of Scotland — a collection including some of the Scottish crown jewels — were carried into the Chamber to the tune of music performed by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Brass Ensemble.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of crown jewel

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