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
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Trump’s pushback against overweening Chinese influence in the canal is a welcome revival and application of the Monroe Doctrine, formulated by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, which seeks to keep the Western Hemisphere free from imperial powers outside it.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 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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Experts said the coin also emphasizes the role of Christianity in early medieval Europe and the religion’s inclusion in the foundation of imperial power.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Trump’s pushback against overweening Chinese influence in the canal is a welcome revival and application of the Monroe Doctrine, formulated by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, which seeks to keep the Western Hemisphere free from imperial powers outside it.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
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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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Regenstein Hall, which houses the exhibition, looks magnificent.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Connecting with your kindred will be magnificent now.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Breakfast is a highlight, featuring an array of fresh fruit, pastries, bread, cheeses, salamis, yogurt, jams, and local specialties, including plum crostata (pie) and chestnut honey.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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Her bestseller is Dark Rose, with notes of pink peppercorn, plum, rose, cumin, vanilla, patchouli and labdanum, sold at $150 for 50 ml. or $45 for 10 ml.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Our groceries are full of glorious winter citrus, which adds brightness to this ethereal dessert, which is bound to entice your Valentine.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The latest immersive work from documentary master Claire Simon takes us into Makarenko, a public elementary school in the Parisian suburb Ivry-sur-Seine, over the course of a school year, staying attentive to the glorious unpredictability of human interaction and the revelations of learning.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Among the carousel of photos was an incredible throwback selfie of the pair sporting bangs and diamond jewelry.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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This perfectly complemented Moore’s multi-dimensional custom McQueen gown and dazzling De Beers diamonds.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The performance was so epic that the stadium's power temporarily went out afterward — though officials said the two events were not related, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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During the epic speech, the Destiny’s Child singer thanked Blue Ivy Carter and gave a shout-out to her family.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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February 25, 1909: The Gordon Hat $3.00 in blue, brown, pearl, gray, steel or black.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the bamboo and bone tiles may be long gone, and the mahjong table is now inlaid with phone charging sockets rather than mother of pearl, the game’s magic remains the same.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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For past royal occasions and events, Queen Rania has worn designs courtesy of such labels as Cos and Elie Saab, among others.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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The passage has become nearly synonymous with Panama and is the nation’s economic crown jewel.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2025
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But their defense is their crown jewel, ranking No. 1 in the nation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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