the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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These ensembles cater to those who want a Halloween look that feels both regal and adventurous.—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Convincingly portraying a woman who regains her dignity in her quest to follow in her father’s footsteps, Hart’s performance of inscrutable sacrifice balances a regal confidence with the uneasiness of someone in perpetual survival mode.—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025 Regallier is a high-rye, double-malt bourbon aged in new American oak and finished in regal French oak casks.—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regal
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal
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