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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
For the queen and others, there was serious concern about making sure that Harry and Meghan kept their planned commercial ventures separate from their royal associations.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
The British royal family member made the case for springtime herringbone, wearing a double-breasted blazer in brown courtesy of Holland Cooper.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
The young prince was seen with an armful of chocolate treats and toys after stopping to speak to royal watchers on the walk back home.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The royal palace is infested with evil spirits and one of them has taken hold of the young prince.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
The British royal family member made the case for springtime herringbone, wearing a double-breasted blazer in brown courtesy of Holland Cooper.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
The young prince was seen with an armful of chocolate treats and toys after stopping to speak to royal watchers on the walk back home.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The royal palace is infested with evil spirits and one of them has taken hold of the young prince.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Together with bass player Zeta Bosio and drummer Charly Alberti, Cerati proved from the onset that his band’s regal melodies and Spanish wordplay were just as seductive as the polished radio hits in English that dominated the airwaves.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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Photo: Larry Busacca / Getty Images Talley, regal in royal blue.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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At Khanqah-e-Moula, the city’s magnificent eighteenth-century mosque, Friday prayers were banned.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Antioxidant-rich extracts from green tea and ginseng nourish, while lactic acid works in tandem to offer gentle exfoliation for a smoother texture.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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While his speed has been knocked by evaluators, McMillan is a smooth route runner who can get open with his short-area quickness.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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The original show’s focus was Thomas Ravenel and Shep Rose, two male members of the aristocratic class in South Carolina.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The four categories are all color-coded to show their difficulty, with yellow being the easiest then green, blue and purple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Although small businesses are the easiest to target, this issue also affects the marketing industry as a whole.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In the case of former journalist Miguel Gálvez, his particular obsession has a lofty specificity to it, the makings of an epic crusade.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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All of them have a track record of battling, years of grinding to — and at — the top, epic moments fueled by legendary resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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