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as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the school superintendent received a royal welcome
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
had a royal argument over family finances
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
unfortunately, there is no royal way for a person to achieve maturity
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Recent Examples of royal
King Charles isn’t shy about sinking his teeth into royal history.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
The government forced people to follow the religious rules, but the royal family didn’t live by them.
—Edward Felsenthal, Time, 23 July 2025
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The news about the British royal family has been mostly positive, as of late.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
The government forced people to follow the religious rules, but the royal family didn’t live by them.
—Edward Felsenthal, Time, 23 July 2025
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The news about the British royal family has been mostly positive, as of late.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Charlie Wen, the concept artist, cracked the look of the Asgardian costumes by referencing stuff from the comics, but found a way of making those characters feel regal, grand and theatrical in some ways, but there was a purpose to them.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 July 2025
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In fact, Ty Dolla $ign claimed the regal recognition for the former Nickelodeon star days before the show.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 July 2025
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Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth major success.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The Bom Dia Bright Clarifying AHA BHA Body Wash is packed with lactic and salicylic acids to gently exfoliate dull or acne-prone skin, while glycerin and papaya extract keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 July 2025
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Things were a lot smoother for Royals starter Kris Bubic.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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Marten, 38, grew up in a wealthy, aristocratic family with ties to the royal family.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Audiences online have reveled in this pivot from Hoult, whose aristocratic vibe has made for great period dramas but never juiced his off-duty style.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, Bath is a glorious English city that seduces with its honeyed townhouses, stately colonnaded crescents, swish spas, and timeless Roman relics.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Season 5 was — to put it mildly — a glorious train wreck.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Turning the tradition of home hair braiding into one without pain, the culture of Black hair can finally be easy.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Hosta is easy to grow and tolerates some challenging sites such as heavy shade and nearby black walnut trees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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What began in 2020 as a loose constellation of 20-some galleries and art institutions opening their doors to visitors has evolved into an epic smorgasbord of exhibitions, performances, collaborations, and dance parties, not to mention sound, floral, and who knows what other kinds of installations.—
Lauren Mechling,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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After Red Bull Sacking Emerson Fittipaldi was also present at the event with other popular faces from the F1 paddock who took the wheel of epic racing cars, such as Brown, Vowles, and Aston Martin managing partner Adrian Newey.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The updates are a stark contrast to the simple designs favored by past presidents like Joe Biden and Barack Obama.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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