as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
from an early age he had that special something, an aura of kingliness that foretold his future rise to the country's presidency
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Noun
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lagerbielke — or more accurately, the 11th Baron Lagerbielke — is a member of the Swedish nobility and lies 254th in line to the country’s throne.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Known as the Dragon Slayer, he’s often shown meditating, praying, waxing philosophical, and pontificating on nobility, integrity and honor.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Benny did it with grace, dignity, and courage, facing challenges that many of us cannot imagine.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York For All protects our constitutional rights and with that, the inherent dignity of every human being.—
Peter Cook,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Kingliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingliness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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