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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
Archaeologists found his mummified remains in the 19th century as part of a larger royal cache, but his original tomb had never been found — until now.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
This royal visit only encouraged it Israel occupies the West Bank but allows the Palestinian Authority nominal self-rule as part of a peace process in the 1990s that saw Palestinian factions end armed conflict with Israel with the promise of a future Palestinian state that remains unfulfilled.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The Duchess took a five-year hiatus from Instagram after leaving the royal family in 2020.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
This royal visit only encouraged it Israel occupies the West Bank but allows the Palestinian Authority nominal self-rule as part of a peace process in the 1990s that saw Palestinian factions end armed conflict with Israel with the promise of a future Palestinian state that remains unfulfilled.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The Duchess took a five-year hiatus from Instagram after leaving the royal family in 2020.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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The historic charm — the regal theaters and terraced houses — was part of the pull.—
Gerald Narciso Jeremie Souteyrat,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The movie belongs to Eunice, portrayed with regal but human-scaled bravery by the superb and Oscar-nominated Fernanda Torres.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Regenstein Hall, which houses the exhibition, looks magnificent.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Connecting with your kindred will be magnificent now.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sina Villa Matilde About 40 minutes from Turin, this elegant hotel is set in an 18th-century residence that once belonged to the Bishop of Ivrea and later to the aristocratic Bocca family, who is behind Sina Hotels.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Pinacoteca and its treasures are my neighbors in an area that preserves the blend of aristocratic elegance and popular charm that is one of Milan’s most enchanting qualities.—
Miles Socha for WWD,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The glorious roars, screams, chants, cheers and whistles of approval don’t stop.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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The net result of these subtle updates is a perpetual calendar display more intuitive, legible, and easy to use than ever before.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite its early successes, Robert knows the road to widespread adoption won’t be easy.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hope no one misses out on this edge of the seat epic showdown!—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The result is an epic tale of androids and AI warring in the aftermath of human civilization.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Styled by Dani Levi, Kardashian wore a simple floor-length bodycon gown from Balenciaga Couture.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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