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as in royal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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Recent Examples of regal
Such was one family's realization when their life with one dog, a regal Chow Chow named Dexter, was transformed by the addition of a new puppy sibling.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the ultimate reward of the Corniche experience.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
The Teamson Arquer model is midcentury modern design at its best—and happens to come in multiple colorways that include painted black, shiny nickel, and regal gold.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Colum and Dougal enter in regal fashion, accompanied by a bagpiper.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the ultimate reward of the Corniche experience.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
The Teamson Arquer model is midcentury modern design at its best—and happens to come in multiple colorways that include painted black, shiny nickel, and regal gold.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Colum and Dougal enter in regal fashion, accompanied by a bagpiper.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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But the issues have reportedly caused a strain in their relationship to the point that the two have barely interacted during the royal family’s annual summer holiday at Balmoral.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Sep. 2025
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Though the mother of three has made subtle changes to her hair color over the years, this latest hairstyle appears to be the lightest shade she's opted for since joining the royal family.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Porsche calls it an e-turbo, and the whole magnificent setup a T-hybrid.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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While its aristocratic history may be a thing of the past, the hotel (along with its grounds) does still exude the stately, elegant aura of a noble mansion.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Between July 20 and August 6, peasants across France mobilized at a stunning speed following untrue rumors of an aristocratic plot to intentionally starve out much of the population.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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This attention to detail was a big reason Bazaar Meat had a glorious decade-plus run at what was the SLS and later became the Sahara.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Yes, that was a glorious time, but every season has a degree of merit.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Guests can also spend time at the 6,480-square-foot garden restored through research into historical plant species, including two majestic centuries-old olive trees.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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How To See The Manatees There are several ways to see the majestic sea cows in the Manatee Capital of the World.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Exactly a year ago today U.S. director Brady Corbet world premiered his post-World War Two epic The Brutalist in a Venice, in a screening that would begin the film’s journey to two Golden Globes and three Oscars in the 97th Academy Awards.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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As was the case with some of the names previously mentioned, the Pacific Classic also gives Nysos a proving ground of epic proportion.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Drafted in the second round, 50th overall, last year out of TCU, the physically imposing, 6-foot-6, 250-pound lefty debuted at the Single-A level in April.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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In many ways, Eze feels a throwback Arsenal player, the kind of footballer blessed with supreme technique and control in tight spaces, rather than the more imposing figures like Declan Rice and Merino that Arteta has recruited.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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By the early 1900s, Wrigley’s gum empire was pulling in over $1 million annually, and the family moved from modest Near North Side apartments to grand homes that still captivate Chicagoans today.—
Amy Bizzarri,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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As a full-service boutique hotel, the Litchfield Inn includes common guest lounges, a fitness center, free breakfast, and grand spaces for events and weddings.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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