1
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
she has an air of royalty that belies her humble origins
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as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a political fund-raiser attended by the royalty of the Hollywood scene
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Recent Examples of royalty
Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written.
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Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Content Partners acquires film, television programming, music and related royalties from investors, producers, writers, directors, actors and musicians, targeting assets that are generating cash flow and have long term distribution deals with major studios, networks, publishers and other channels.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The round Dutch oven is essentially royalty among the bread-baking community.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Marlon, 53, revealed in an interview with Variety last month that he and his brothers were pushed out of the franchise by Harvey and Bob Weinstein after the Wayanses asked for a raise for a third film, and the Weinsteins allegedly failed to properly pay them royalties from the first two films.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Content Partners acquires film, television programming, music and related royalties from investors, producers, writers, directors, actors and musicians, targeting assets that are generating cash flow and have long term distribution deals with major studios, networks, publishers and other channels.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The round Dutch oven is essentially royalty among the bread-baking community.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Marlon, 53, revealed in an interview with Variety last month that he and his brothers were pushed out of the franchise by Harvey and Bob Weinstein after the Wayanses asked for a raise for a third film, and the Weinsteins allegedly failed to properly pay them royalties from the first two films.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royalty
Noun
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Was the majesty of America’s historical mission enough to forgive the indiscretions of the present?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Few figures of the 20th century generated as much scrutiny—or controversy—from the press and the European aristocracy as Wallis Simpson.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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Diana was born into the British aristocracy before marrying Prince Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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His post-match interview revealed the usual Messi, the man who continues to showcase the kind of humanity, dignity, honor and humility that defies every standard of today’s society, consumed with the search for attention and glory at any cost.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Director David Baute described a deliberate approach to his subject’s dignity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Yet a hardline segment of both society and the broader elite remains opposed.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Analysts say the move deepens constitutional backsliding across the continent, where aging elites and military strongmen cling to power while fast-growing youth populations are mobilized for votes, not real influence.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Royalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalty. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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