the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 Traditionally, the headboard is a backward-curving silhouette with a matching, curling footboard, ornate finials, and a regal height.—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026 Try this gold French tip design that gives off a regal touch in a simple to recreate mani.—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 Queen Latifah appeared regal in flowing black gown layered with a sheer cape, styled with bold gold statement jewelry.—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal