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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
Andrew's finances have been squeezed in recent years after he was forced to step away from royal duties and give up public funding amid concerns about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the American financier and convicted pedophile who committed suicide in prison in 2019.
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Danica Kirka The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family.
—Kathy Rose O'Brien and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
France has also said that its appropriate cultural bodies will help restore Saudi heritage sites, including royal palaces, while its national library will aid in the digitization, conservation, and promotion of Saudi collections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Dec. 2024
Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, looked more grown up than ever at the festive event, which marked their second major royal outing of the year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Danica Kirka The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family.
—Kathy Rose O'Brien and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
France has also said that its appropriate cultural bodies will help restore Saudi heritage sites, including royal palaces, while its national library will aid in the digitization, conservation, and promotion of Saudi collections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Dec. 2024
Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, looked more grown up than ever at the festive event, which marked their second major royal outing of the year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Spill into a boho country-style living room housing a 200-year-old cast iron range oven with a crackling fireplace, woven oatmeal rugs, a traditional Welsh dresser, a cocktail cabinet, regal upholstered armchairs, cream canvas sofas (with fluffy throws), and an oak writing desk.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Among the dresses was a regal red gown, which featured off-the-shoulder strap and a voluminous skirt.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of Estoril’s top hotels is the magnificent Palacio Estoril, a 5-star hotel renowned for its exceptional Spa and Wellness offerings.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The magnificent decor, courtesy of Bronson Van Wyck, continued to draw on the work with a rose arch, decadent centerpieces, and towering candles.Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The ones that come to mind for us are easily Beyond Yoga’s super soft, smooth Spacedye tights.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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This cream’s texture is ideal: smooth and not too thick or thin.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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But red is also the color of the tunic of cardinals, as well as the velvet cloaks worn throughout history by the great aristocratic families.Laura Tortora, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Early in the design process, the owners told the team about their love of Florence’s Palazzo Tornabuoni, a grand 15th-century aristocratic home that has been reimagined as a 21st-century private-residence club.Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
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Updated for a new era, the show succeeded on its glorious score that Coleman made speak in sometimes unexpected but always thrilling ways.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alas, awards-season history seems to be repeating itself with Pachinko, the glorious Apple TV+ adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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This ensures any updates are easy and consistent, which is essential for fast-moving companies or rapidly developing products.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cardboard boxes are easy for bugs and rodents to chew through, so plastic containers and lids should be used instead.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Building something epic means protecting your time.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Club Space The Report Miami nightlife institution Club Space delivered an epic Art Basel finale with a marathon celebration that stretched well beyond the 24-hour mark.Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pay particular attention to Chapters 8 and 20, where Graham discusses the margin of safety concept and the simple but profound concept that buying a share of stock is actually owning part of a whole business.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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