imperious
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Van Dijk had captained Liverpool to the title in imperious fashion, cementing his status among the Premier League's finest defenders.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The 31-year-old was in imperious form, averaging 107 and 111, before another 100-plus average in the final.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Those belts, if you’ll remember, were the trigger for Meryl Streep’s Oscar-nominated speech about how her imperious fashion magazine editor in chief Miranda Priestly creates trends that trickle down to the rest of us rabble.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Man or woman, Morris remained imperious, snobbish and egocentric.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“Strange the dreamer,” said Skathis, extending one imperious hand.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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