imperial 1 of 2

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
The new identity centers on an imperial NY monogram inspired by the city’s architecture. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 In this drama of war between the imperial powers, Kip acts as a moral agent. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 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
  • Originally intended for Florence Cathedral’s roof, the statue proved too heavy to hoist and too magnificent to place so high.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The front of the enormous building faces the magnificent Place Vendôme.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificent
Noun
  • Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Shay Mitchell’s midnight espresso base exudes a plum undertone that couldn’t be better aligned with the seasonal transformation.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of plum
Adjective
  • Tracing the length of one of these wild, winding promontories is the glorious, 46-mile Queen Charlotte Track, says Helen Pickles in The Times.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 30 Aug. 2026
  • His particular favorites are Yeung’s Green Zebra tomatoes, the Brandywines, and the glorious red-gold Pineapples.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of glorious
Noun
  • For these brands, lab-grown is in the name, and their styles are more akin to traditional natural diamond brands.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Notable changes include a rising demand for moissanite jewelry — a diamond alternative with similar hardness and a sparkly rainbow shine.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of diamond
Adjective
  • For San Francisco, a comeback of epic proportions — the club was down 11-5 entering the fourth inning — was for naught.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Polyphonic and epic, the novel delves into the characters’ quest for authenticity, artistic freedom, and survival in the wake of tragedy.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of epic
Noun
  • Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pearl
Adjective
  • The pair stepped down from their royal duties and moved to California in 2020.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And having survived centuries of royal caprice, and at least one arson attack, the pavilion is now a museum, open to the masses.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of royal
Noun
  • Visiting the Grand Canyon — a crown jewel of the national park system — can be particularly dangerous in the summer because of the risk of flash flooding that accompanies the monsoon, or rainy season.
    — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In October 2025, thieves broke into the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon and made off with eight pieces of the French crown jewels, including jewelry associated with Empress Eugénie and Queen Marie-Amélie.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of crown jewel

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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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