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imperial

[im-peer-ee-uhl] / ɪmˈpɪər i əl /
ADJECTIVE
regal
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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A rare eastern imperial eagle has been rescued from animal traffickers and released back into the wild in Serbia after months in captivity.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

But at its best, Rome’s advanced and resilient imperial system shaped the early modern world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

In contrast to the grand, imperial scale of his latest release, a $250 million blockbuster starring Matt Damon, Nolan said that the release weekend leaves him in an incredibly vulnerable place.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

The bill, passed by the upper house on Friday, allows the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives over the age of 15 and lets women keep their royal status after marrying outside the family.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

As soon as his son was born, he began to make trips and inquiries to gain influence, in hopes that he could marry his son to a member of the imperial family.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin




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