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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 2025 Maybach is a bowler hat on wheels, regal from every angle.
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Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Born under this regal Fire sign, Lovato's playful yet extravagant approach to her zombie costume reflects Leo's fearless spirit.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The collection portrays Black women as regal, majestic figures diving into the deep relationship between women and the land.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Donning regal garb, bright orange hair, and wild makeup that would make the Joker proud, the two are tyrannical menaces ruling Rome with a lust for blood and very little sense.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Born under this regal Fire sign, Lovato's playful yet extravagant approach to her zombie costume reflects Leo's fearless spirit.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The collection portrays Black women as regal, majestic figures diving into the deep relationship between women and the land.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Donning regal garb, bright orange hair, and wild makeup that would make the Joker proud, the two are tyrannical menaces ruling Rome with a lust for blood and very little sense.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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In 2020, a member of Abu Dhabi's royal family reportedly invested $1 billion for a 20% stake in Lulu.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The royal family truly lost a couple who would have made the Monarchy stronger.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Every three years, the nation’s cutting-edge designers, artists and architects convene at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York for its triennial to interpret the creative and cultural themes of contemporary life—always with magnificent, eye-catching surprises.Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s the magnificent installation from Poland’s Magdalena Abakanowicz, which cascades to the floor like two feathering wings, only to melt into maroon runways.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The mood was one of happy improvisation, a sort of aristocratic Fawlty Towers art-directed by Slim Aarons.Nick Foulkes, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Hotel Esencia | Originally the private home of an Italian Duchess located 45-minutes north of Tulum, Esencia maintains its aristocratic character in the hands of owner Kevin Wendle.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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As the boy who gets his wish to be big, Hanks gives a glorious, hilarious, and sweet performance as a 12-year-old in a grown-up’s body.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Observe the treasured buzz of Italians socializing: dancers in traditional costumes at community celebrations; families regularly gathering to share platters of food on long tables; youthful flirting of sunbathers together under glorious skies.Laura Manske, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Set in the majestic French Pyrenees, the film addresses the battle between heritage and modernity as the reintroduction of brown bears collides head first with a traditional shepherding community.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of snowfall and frigid temperatures, guests are treated to majestic beaches and warm ocean breezes.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chouinard was part of the reason Caldwell decided to expand the Diablo Traverse into an epic adventure, to do it human-powered, and to do with his best friend Honnold.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Of course, the little one's birthday celebration wouldn't have been complete without an epic present — and Kris Jenner delivered.Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The most imposing constructions, hidden by nature, towered above the tree canopy.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Foundling certainly sounds like a more imposing leader in the long term than the country’s autocrat-of-the-day, right?Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2024
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The passing of time is central to the grand effect of Say Nothing.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Vanquish cuts a rakish profile that is underscored by a wheelbase that is 3.1 inches longer than that of the DBS, which was Aston’s most recent V12 model in the Vanquish’s grand touring class.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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