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as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the school superintendent received a royal welcome
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
had a royal argument over family finances
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
unfortunately, there is no royal way for a person to achieve maturity
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Recent Examples of royal
Part of the court proceedings on Wednesday will be held in private, without reporters in the room, so that sensitive security arrangements for royal family members and other VIPs can be discussed.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
All hail, King Felix’s turkey leg During his reign – from 2005 to 2019 – pitcher Felix Hernandez enjoyed some royal treatment.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
An anonymous royal staff member also confirmed to Quinn’s claim in his book.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
The royal family marked its first Mothering Sunday without Queen Elizabeth in March 2023 and the King's team honored the late Queen Elizabeth and Queen Camilla's late mother in its signature tribute.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
All hail, King Felix’s turkey leg During his reign – from 2005 to 2019 – pitcher Felix Hernandez enjoyed some royal treatment.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
An anonymous royal staff member also confirmed to Quinn’s claim in his book.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
The royal family marked its first Mothering Sunday without Queen Elizabeth in March 2023 and the King's team honored the late Queen Elizabeth and Queen Camilla's late mother in its signature tribute.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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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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The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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Arn talks about the work being not only physically taxing but also rough on the soul, cutting down magnificent trees that have been there for 500 years.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rest assured, Saturn’s magnificent rings are still there!—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The ride: The Niro’s suspension is tuned for comfort, providing a generally smooth and comfortable ride, especially in urban environments.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together lemon zest, 3/4 cup of the cream, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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At Watches and Wonders there will be an immersive booth that reinterprets the grand stables of aristocratic houses, where polo was played on private fields.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 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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To Step Down As Managing Director Of Singapore’s Hotel Properties The quarter-final marathon against Arthur Fils was the best of the bunch, a captivating young twentysomething match-up of warrior spirits that was reminiscent of Alcaraz’s defeat by Musetti back in that glorious encounter in Germany.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Though the dropper is easy to use, the brand also sells a massaging applicator, which maximizes distribution and blood flow.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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This popular straight-shaft gas trimmer is lightweight and easy to use.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Anyway, David won, which would turn out to be a bummer of epic proportions due to the imminent jury ramifications.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Outside of the symbolism, the two-night stint is expected to be an epic stop much like the rest of the tour.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Uncharacteristically for the times, a sincere and simple sentence in the active voice.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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