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as in royal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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Recent Examples of regal
Diana: This mythical, regal name has a timeless touch to it.
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Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
His renovation of the regal French civil service was centered, in the main, on competence not inheritance.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As with so many of his designs, this dress is a vision of flowing materials, including virgin wool, and the result is both modern and regal.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
His renovation of the regal French civil service was centered, in the main, on competence not inheritance.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As with so many of his designs, this dress is a vision of flowing materials, including virgin wool, and the result is both modern and regal.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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The royal family traditionally has never been known for either its sensitivity or subtlety.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Kate Middleton and Prince William continued a royal tradition, sharing an adorable new photo of their youngest son in honor of his seventh birthday on Wednesday, April 23.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In reality, McArthur was a bull-rider from Clinton and a far cry from the aristocratic type others had pegged him for, Lyons said.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the The Cherry Orchard Ranevskaya and her aristocratic household are confronted by the demands of a changing world.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s pause on sweeping global tariffs while keeping the pressure on China was good for a glorious, one-day rally last Wednesday.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tucked among the winding roads and resplendent trees of this tony enclave is a property that feels like pulling into a majestic boutique hotel.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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There's a coquina quarry where laborers mined stones to build the majestic Castillo de San Marcos and other historic structures downtown.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Rather than the epic battles of good vs. evil that ground the Skywalker saga, Andor's focus is the human cost of rebellion and harsh realities of a prolonged uprising against an authoritarian regime.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Argonautica, an epic poem written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the third century B.C.E., chronicles the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, including their encounter with Talos.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation With Cena announcing his impending retirement from in-ring competition in December 2025, this year's WrestleMania carries significant weight, potentially marking his final appearance on the grandest stage of them all.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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So off Sheeran goes, criss-crossing the world, jamming with musicians, playing in pubs, essentially playing the role of the world’s most famous busker, making the ordinary seem grand and the grand seem ordinary.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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