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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
Beyoncé looks regal at her last of six shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 16.
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 20 June 2025
Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The arched handle with flourishes lends a regal feel, while the fine detail and finish make each sip truly memorable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 20 June 2025
Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The arched handle with flourishes lends a regal feel, while the fine detail and finish make each sip truly memorable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Congratulations to our lucky jackpot winner Riley from Hawaii who is playing for 10 minutes landing the free spins on our slot machine regal link winning a grand total of $19,095!
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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The kids were treated to a royal ball, a pajama party and other special surprises.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The July full moon put on a magnificent show on July 10, rising low over the southern horizon to the delight of stargazers and astrophotographers worldwide.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Paleontologists have spent decades hotly debating why such magnificent beasts went extinct, the emerging picture involving a one-two punch of increasing human influence on the landscape and a warmer interglacial climate that began to change the world’s ecosystems.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike many royal spouses of the past, Princess Kate wasn't born into an aristocratic family with nobility or royal titles.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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In an aristocratic residence near Cassis on the Mediterranean coast, Camp Joli is prepping itself for its second season.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Hit the ground running like Iron Man with this line of coffee in all its glorious forms — pods, instant, ground, and whole bean.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Held at Palisade’s Riverbend Park, this event is a glorious celebration of our state’s wine scene.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Welcome to difficult-to-reach Nordkapp (North Cape), a magnificent — albeit somewhat extreme — antidote for travelers looking to escape the summer heat back home while visiting a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists for centuries.—
Dan Fellner,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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This 27-mile loop above Crested Butte is a great way to explore the majestic Elk Mountains without much effort.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The green and red striped side from Rio however, move on, to an epic quarter final fixture against the winner of Manchester City vs Al Hilal.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thanks to the new uniforms, quotable lines, and epic space battles, Wrath of Khan is the best film with which to hook new fans.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 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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Though this is prime real estate (one of the largest lots around), a grand mansion would be way out of place here.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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The Crown Prince has invested trillions of dollars in his grand mega projects intended to wean the kingdom off dependence on oil revenues.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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