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as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
she has an air of royalty that belies her humble origins
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as in aristocracy
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a political fund-raiser attended by the royalty of the Hollywood scene
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Recent Examples of royalty
Known for hosting legendary Fourth of July parties at the estate, Swift is reportedly undertaking a $1.7 million expansion—a new bedroom suite, additional bathrooms, and a full kitchen renovation—solidifying the estate’s status as a coastal palace befitting pop royalty.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
The opulent interiors, adorned with intricate details and authentic period furnishings, offer a glimpse into the lives of Hawaiian royalty.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Here's a look back at Underwood's rise from reality TV contestant to country music royalty.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Other potential mechanisms include robust licensing or royalty systems, such as creating a royalty clearinghouse (like the music industry's BMI or ASCAP) for efficient licensing and fair compensation.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
The opulent interiors, adorned with intricate details and authentic period furnishings, offer a glimpse into the lives of Hawaiian royalty.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Here's a look back at Underwood's rise from reality TV contestant to country music royalty.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Other potential mechanisms include robust licensing or royalty systems, such as creating a royalty clearinghouse (like the music industry's BMI or ASCAP) for efficient licensing and fair compensation.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royalty
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sam’s parents were the discount-rack version of Southern aristocracy.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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See treasures The elegant artifacts likely belonged to a high-ranking individual, possibly a member of the aristocracy, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Kings tied franchise bests for wins (48) and points (105) this season and won a team-record 31 times at home during the regular season, finishing ahead of the Oilers in the Pacific Division standings for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Both placements are new personal bests for the rapper.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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What begins as a calculated attempt to improve his parole prospects evolves into a deeply personal connection with another prisoner, reframing the protagonist’s understanding of dignity, responsibility, and redemption.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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This message of universal human dignity resonated deeply across continents and faiths.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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The actors would be walking a fine line, trading on their star power to get staffers’ attention but playing up their everyday qualities so as not to seem like elites.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The following year, Lord & Taylor president Dorothy Shaver established a formal management structure for both the institute and its annual gala, streamlined operations, and helped burnish the reputation of the fledgling institution among New York’s social elite.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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“Royalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalty. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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