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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
Victor Glover — a former Ontario High School wrestler and Navy test pilot who often wears his excitement on his royal-blue jumpsuit sleeve — will be the first Black person to reach the moon.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Monaco is renowned as much for its tax-friendly incentives and Formula 1 Grand Prix as its royal family.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
At the palace, members of the royal family stood in the courtyard waiting for Leo, the women dressed in black and with lace head coverings.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The ties between Monaco and the church are reflected in Princess Charlene being among a small group of Catholic royal women granted the rare privilege of wearing white in the pope’s presence, instead of the customary black.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Monaco is renowned as much for its tax-friendly incentives and Formula 1 Grand Prix as its royal family.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
At the palace, members of the royal family stood in the courtyard waiting for Leo, the women dressed in black and with lace head coverings.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The ties between Monaco and the church are reflected in Princess Charlene being among a small group of Catholic royal women granted the rare privilege of wearing white in the pope’s presence, instead of the customary black.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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With a private terrace and a rooftop gazebo overlooking landscaped gardens and the distant Ganga Valley, staying at the Viceregal Suite is a throwback to India’s regal glory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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These exclusive areas include the breathtaking, two-story library that somehow manages to be both regal and cozy.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bring part of that magnificent collection of art to the community.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maxim Rud’s transition from intern to orthopedic traumatologist wasn’t smooth or gradual.—
Mariia Yastreba,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The poisoning of a champion stallion opens an investigation that starts to expose tensions and secrets inside an aristocratic horse breeding dynasty.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The series begins with her and Jolyon’s wedding, and Francis certainly thinks that her six-episode season will be about ensuring her family’s ascendency into aristocratic society by finding a suitable match for her daughter June (Justine Emma Moore).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For All Mankind is back and rarin’ to go, kicking things off with the glorious return of the season-opening catch-up montage.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Elevators and ramps throughout make this modern complex easy to traverse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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While some countries are opening new, easier pathways to citizenship or long-term residency options, others are tightening their requirements in ways that are slamming the door on millions of Americans hoping to settle there or get a second passport.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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An intrepid British explorer, Peter MacNab, led the first team through this epic underworld of caverns the height of skyscrapers.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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In Catanzaro Lido, a beach town along the Ionian coast, meals tend to be simple and communal.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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In her first interview since becoming head of content at Disney+ EMEA, Angela Jain has said the message to writers and producers is simple, the streamer is going to greenlight more originals from the region and will be backing that effort with extra funds for local fare.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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