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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

The same might be said for David Potter’s “Atlas of the Roman Empire: Battles, Conquests, Legions, and Rulers,” which traces Rome’s imperial evolution through maps, artifacts, explanatory drawings and clean, matter-of-fact prose.

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

There have been eight female emperors on the Chrysanthemum Throne in Japan's imperial family, whose divine status was renounced after World War II.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

My sisters will be placed at one of five imperial teahouses, or will stay at home to tend to Orléans's newborn citizens.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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