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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
The tradition dates back to the 9th century, adding a regal layer to the city's rich history.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
On Lake Geneva, sip local wine and watch regal white swans glide across shimmering turquoise waters, their graceful necks creating elegant silhouettes against the dramatic Alpine backdrop.
—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
So the ground probably should have been called the altogether less regal Ward’s, but, thankfully, Lord’s name stayed in tribute, having provided the MCC with a home for so many decades.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The suite's regal name is a bit of a misnomer, as it's not technically reserved for royalty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
On Lake Geneva, sip local wine and watch regal white swans glide across shimmering turquoise waters, their graceful necks creating elegant silhouettes against the dramatic Alpine backdrop.
—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
So the ground probably should have been called the altogether less regal Ward’s, but, thankfully, Lord’s name stayed in tribute, having provided the MCC with a home for so many decades.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The suite's regal name is a bit of a misnomer, as it's not technically reserved for royalty.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
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The royal family owns huge tracts of land in the Iskandar region in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, an area which Malaysia and Singapore are jointly developing as a special economic zone.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Drama doesn’t really change all that much for the British royal family, apparently.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Aug. 2025
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For now, Pinto Canyon Road is the best way to see this magnificent country.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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When the clubs met at Wembley the following month, Newcastle were magnificent, smothering Liverpool and preventing Slot’s side from playing their normal match.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Affluent area residents and Kyoto aristocratic families supported arts following classical traditions, funding Kōetsu’s production of ceramics, calligraphy, and lacquerware.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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All of the pomp around the Open harkens back to tennis’s history as an aristocratic leisure; the first precursor to the Open, in 1881, was held on a grass court in Newport, Rhode Island, at the height of the Gilded Age.—
Alexandra Moe,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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Look for rowan trees, also known as mountain ash, a native species that shimmers a glorious yellow with red berries during this season, and beech, those huge anchors of so many British forests with russet-brown leaves all autumn.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
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Back then, Villa played at Wellington Road, with their time at the ground closed out with a glorious, trophy-laden four seasons.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Girlfriends star is already known for her aspirational life approach, charismatic silliness and all-around majestic aura, but there was something very special about seeing Ross share her solo travel so intimately.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
20 Aug. 2025
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Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The 2023 Copa do Brasil title has helped return confidence to the epic Morumbis stadium, which always bursts into life on Copa Libertadores nights.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The buzz around the quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class dominated discussions ahead of fantasy football drafts last season, and Jayden Daniels’ epic rookie campaign certainly showed it was warranted.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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In many ways, Eze feels a throwback Arsenal player, the kind of footballer blessed with supreme technique and control in tight spaces, rather than the more imposing figures like Declan Rice and Merino that Arteta has recruited.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Proposals ranged from turning the block into a public pavilion to adding a fabric facade around the current building to give it a less imposing look.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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This understanding of the treaty allowed national leaders to make grand promises, without any intentions of meeting those goals.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Seeing a show at the Opry combines intimate performances with grand production, letting fans experience the energy of country music legends up close.—
Caché McClay,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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