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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
Much like in speed-dating, each booth boasted three adjectives about the breed in question (Jack Russell: friendly, clever, athletic; Pekingese: affectionate, loyal, regal in manner), as well as decorations evocative of their provenance.
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Chloe Malle, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Ivanka, husband Jared Kushner and their three kids — Arabella, 13, Joseph, 11, and Theodore, 8 — looked regal in the photos shared to Instagram.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Others interpreted the look through a more regal lens.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
This is a sublime and regal Armagnac, with all elements existing in perfect harmony.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Chloe Malle, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Ivanka, husband Jared Kushner and their three kids — Arabella, 13, Joseph, 11, and Theodore, 8 — looked regal in the photos shared to Instagram.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Others interpreted the look through a more regal lens.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
This is a sublime and regal Armagnac, with all elements existing in perfect harmony.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for regal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Massey, he of the royal first name, started 32 games in his prep career, totaling 40½ tackles for losses and 16½ sacks.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 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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Such features, which began appearing in high-status homes around the 10th century, were rare and signified a royal or aristocratic residence.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Central France has been occupied off and on for thousands of years, by aristocratic families to nomadic tribes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Our groceries are full of glorious winter citrus, which adds brightness to this ethereal dessert, which is bound to entice your Valentine.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The latest immersive work from documentary master Claire Simon takes us into Makarenko, a public elementary school in the Parisian suburb Ivry-sur-Seine, over the course of a school year, staying attentive to the glorious unpredictability of human interaction and the revelations of learning.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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At its core, this is a painting about fading: H.M.S. Temeraire was a majestic old warship that had played an important part in the Battle of Trafalgar three decades earlier but, eventually, became militarily obsolete and had to be scrapped for parts.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A flurry of grassroots activism in Little Village began Saturday when the clock struck noon on the majestic arch above West 26th Street that for decades has served as a gateway to the largest and most recognized Mexican immigrant community in Chicago.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The performance was so epic that the stadium's power temporarily went out afterward — though officials said the two events were not related, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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During the epic speech, the Destiny’s Child singer thanked Blue Ivy Carter and gave a shout-out to her family.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Feb. 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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Each home is a blank canvas, ready for new owners to add their personal touch, with designs that range from grand and stately to sleek and modern.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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Two therapy service dogs at a hospital in Ohio received a grand farewell party after serving children for almost a decade.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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