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August, time to be disrobed and showing off (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imposing

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(Other definitions for imposing that I've seen before include "Majestic" , "Impressive - or putting tax on" , "Dictating; impressive" , "Enormous - levying - striking" , "Impressive in appearance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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