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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
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Jan. 2025
Our region is going back to imperial competition, and Israel is caught in the middle.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 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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In the late imperial period, upper-class women frequently took part in crafting and manufacturing, especially textile-making.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Jan. 2025
Our region is going back to imperial competition, and Israel is caught in the middle.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 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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Several national parks, including Grand Teton, Glacier and, of course, Rocky Mountain, are all part of this magnificent mountain range, which stretches into Canada.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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United, managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, had a magnificent side, yet the iconic picture doesn’t tell the whole story.Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The parade at Mar-a-Lago was a steady stream of corporate executives, wealthy elites and hangers-on, some vying for plum appointments and favors from the president-elect.Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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The palette will range from plum, tea rose, gray, camel and tobacco to peacock blue, chocolate and ivory.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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But its glorious catalog lay in disarray, waiting for an astute buyer willing to mine its precious gems.Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Zendaya stepped out at the 2025 Golden Globes sporting a diamond ring on her left hand, sparking engagement speculation.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Looking to experience all the epic zombie action from start to finish?Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Diamond necklaces, for example, will sparkle from inside martini glasses, while pearl rings will sit atop oyster plates.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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For the occasion, Kidman wore a long black velvet halter dress from the Jean Paul Gaultier archives, edged with stones and pearls.Valentine Servant-Ulgu, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Karki also says that royal backing of the GMC means any criticism could be considered seditious.By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Six Senses Vana is a Himalayan sanctuary, but its spa is its crown jewel.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Michigan Central was Detroit’s crown jewel, but the good times slowed during the Great Depression.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Imperial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperial. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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