Definition of kinglynext

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Recent Examples of kingly The result, historians say, has become a centralized, more politicized spectacle, marking the national milestone as a celebration of an imperial presidency rather than a revolution from kingly rule. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 The easiest way to make a kingly statement while still feeling comfortable is with a shawl collar. Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2022 Every dynasty has its ruler (or two) who would rather be doing something other than exercising his kingly powers, and Tu Duc, an artistic and largely ineffectual poet-ruler, was the Nguyens’ black sheep. Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2022
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Adjective
  • The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But in Southern California’s wealthy foothill enclaves, event promoters are regularly transforming these types of regal estates into weekend party houses filled with young people who are willing to pay to enter.
    Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Her royal butler, Paul Burrell, would take it upon himself sometimes to hide the more unpleasant stories.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The palace announced Meghan's pregnancy shortly after the couple arrived in Sydney for their royal tour that October.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The disgraced ex-Duke of York is rarely seen outside of his new home at Marsh Farm after his brother King Charles stripped him of all his princely titles and privileges last year.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Charles has since formally removed Andrew’s princely title and HRH style.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

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“Kingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingly. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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