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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
Lined by regal, centuries-old stone palazzos, cobbled Via di Monserrato and its equally picturesque surrounding streets, on the west edge of the Centro Storico, provide an almost cinematic shopping excursion.
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Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Other regal references including Duke, Majesty and Emperor are also a no-go in the country, which polices birth names under its strict registration law.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
And so Rice, who’s still regal at 70 and still working as a nonprofit lawyer, set her sights on the LAPD.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Finished in a shimmering red satin and embroidered with crystal detailing, the regal train commanded attention from every angle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Other regal references including Duke, Majesty and Emperor are also a no-go in the country, which polices birth names under its strict registration law.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
And so Rice, who’s still regal at 70 and still working as a nonprofit lawyer, set her sights on the LAPD.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Finished in a shimmering red satin and embroidered with crystal detailing, the regal train commanded attention from every angle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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The name is inspired by the Spanish royal family’s practice of gifting pairs of merino sheep to other monarchs to honor its relationships.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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An Instagram post on the Spanish royal family's account noted that Sofia's parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, attended the ceremony alongside the families of other graduates.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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This affluent neighborhood is known for its lush green spaces, magnificent architecture and proximity to some of London's most popular attractions.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In four days his radical, magnificent Broadway reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will be competing for seven Tony Awards, including one for his direction, one each for his two stars Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and one for Best Musical Revival.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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Don’t be fooled by its aristocratic interiors—rates start at around $180 per night—and be sure to make reservations at the hotel’s excellent Asturian restaurant, whose dishes spotlight local ingredients like sea urchin caviar and smoked Los Caserinos cheese.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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But instead of roaming around 18th century Europe fueled by an aristocratic family fortune, today’s Beautiful People (also called the BPs) are traveling the world and soaking up culture courtesy of big luxury brands.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The last 12 months have seen glorious triumph turn into dismay.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In the meanwhile, Stabler is incredibly rash and approaches Tanner with just a flak vest and a radio headset over his fancy suit and glorious dome.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
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Its history is reflected in the town’s architecture, including the majestic Plaza Mayor square, which features a statue of Pizarro himself.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Combining majestic 16th-century pageantry with thrilling gondola races, this event is a true Venetian spectacle, attracting thousands of visitors for an unforgettable display of tradition and color.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Harrison defeated Julianna Peña on Saturday night at UFC 316 via submission to win the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, potentially setting herself up for an epic fight against Amanda Nunes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The audience at a packed Salle Pierre Lamy were shown three clips featuring the first appearance of protagonist Sam Fisher, voiced by Liev Schreiber, an epic fight scene and a car chase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Set in 19th-century Paris with grand sets, cabaret scenes, and atmospheric visuals, the story follows an old scholar who sells his soul to the devil for youth and love, leading to tragedy.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In the grand scheme of things, the distorto-plugg takeover isn’t that deep—these two cultural bubbles (comedic 808 extremism and actual rap music) should be able to coexist in harmony.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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