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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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 Another season of Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes’ fan-favorite regal drama, has arrived.—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The shredding of the family’s regal aura by Princess Diana, Meghan Markle, and the erstwhile Prince Andrew would have horrified Bagehot.—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Only a true queen could be so regal.—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal
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Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis — more at royal