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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
The lighting throughout the space is even while the walls are painted a regal purple, starting from shades dark to light in each room to summon the photographer’s feelings of isolation and self-doubt growing toward confidence.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Frederick: Befitting a strong, regal baby, this name can also easily be shortened.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old was joined by May at the end of his set, emerging in a sparkling onesie shrouded in a regal fur.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
The luxury accommodations there in particular reflect the old-world elegance of their surroundings through regal, velveteen decor, views of the Piazza della Repubblica and and beyond, plus fine-dining establishments that epitomize Italian hospitality.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Frederick: Befitting a strong, regal baby, this name can also easily be shortened.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old was joined by May at the end of his set, emerging in a sparkling onesie shrouded in a regal fur.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
The luxury accommodations there in particular reflect the old-world elegance of their surroundings through regal, velveteen decor, views of the Piazza della Repubblica and and beyond, plus fine-dining establishments that epitomize Italian hospitality.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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Meghan Markle is reportedly making a daring choice with her royal titles.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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Prince William can't strip sister-in-law's royal title, but using it may come at a price.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption, and shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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One-day entry costs $60 ($25 for students), or $80 for unlimited visits through Tuesday, a modest price for a magnificent experience to see masterpieces that may be on view for the first or last time.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The drama follows a woman born into modest circumstances in Sicily in 1900, who goes on to navigate life in a convent, and then carves herself out a place in aristocratic household achieving happiness and emancipation in the process.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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Kollwitz’ life also coincided with the final days of aristocratic feudalism and serfdom in Germany and the nation’s economic transition to Industrialism.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s enough glorious weirdness threaded throughout this peanut-butter-meets-chocolate combination of Judd Apatow-type set-ups and the kind of comedy that results in Robinson berating himself with a bar of soap in his mouth to justify a lot.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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Marchand had a glorious chance at another goal denied by Woll’s left pad in the late stages of the second period.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The majestic photo of the pair is just one moment caught in time.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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There are no closing hours at the Colorado park, so visitors can make their way to Chasm View Overlook, Dragon Point Overlook, or Sunset View Overlook on the South Rim; or Chasm View Nature Trail or Kneeling Camel Overlook on the North Rim to get a glimpse of the majestic night sky.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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In the case of former journalist Miguel Gálvez, his particular obsession has a lofty specificity to it, the makings of an epic crusade.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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All of them have a track record of battling, years of grinding to — and at — the top, epic moments fueled by legendary resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Employee recognition does not always mean a grand gesture.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Every little helps, obviously, but in the grand scheme of things, slipping down a spot on the final day won’t hurt too much in domestic terms.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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