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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The bathroom feels regal and vogue, lined with polished Vermont marble and brass fixtures.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 The Camellia Grill Ronnie Jaeger New Orleans, Louisiana The regal exterior of The Camellia Grill is painted bright white and features tall, impressive columns.—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 Amanda Seyfried channeled her inner princess in a powder pink Prada number and matching regal updo.—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 While most Americans may not have access to Savile Row tailors or the resources of a king, there are still lessons to learn from Charles' regal outfits.—James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 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