imperials

noun

plural of imperial
as in plums

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  1. plums
  2. diamonds
  3. treasures
  4. crown jewels
  5. gems
  6. pearls
  7. jewels
  8. phenomena
Noun
  • The insects also develop in quince and are reported to be incidental in plums, pears, tart cherries, and certain other members of the rose family.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Enhance fall hues with chrome powders, adding a metallic edge to rich reds and plums.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of plums
Noun
  • The veined turquoise at the center is further elevated by the white diamonds on the hour markers, bezel, and lugs.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • More than 37,000 diamonds have been discovered since the former open-pit diamond mine became part of a state park in 1972.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of diamonds
Noun
  • Nearly two-thirds of the collectors surveyed preferred to keep their treasures mostly under wraps, sharing them only within family or a closed circle, while, at the other end of the scale, just 10 percent are seeking wide recognition.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • This is the latest of a string of thefts plaguing France and Europe more broadly, which have made headlines since thieves broke into the Louvre in October 2025 and were able to get away with much of the country’s remaining crown jewels.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Identify your crown jewels, including indispensable assets and processes.
    — Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of crown jewels
Noun
  • There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.
    — Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Slipper-like Chanel shoes, Gráinne Morton cloud earrings, and pearls placed near the bride’s eyes completed the whimsical vision.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearls
Noun
  • Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • But, with careful planning, some telltale indicators of rainbows and other optical phenomena can be seen.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Equally unlike seasonal phenomena on Earth, sunlight falls almost directly onto Uranus's equatorial region during the planet's equinoxes.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of phenomena
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“Imperials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperials. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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