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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Come for the gothic majesty, stay for Elordi’s stunning and emotive performance as the Creature tries to be human in an inhuman world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Beyond the scale and majesty of meals in the main dining room, Mohonk understands the power of the treat, turning snack time into another chance to offer more to the experience.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Built as a resort for 19th-century nobility, the town still has plenty of stately vistas, particularly striking after a snowfall.—
Andrew Fedorov,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sophie is wearing the dress of nobility.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cardinal McElroy said deporting millions of families living here for decades contradicts Catholic faith and basic human dignity, while supporting border control and deporting criminals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Most who push back on that message of respecting people’s dignity are missing a fundamental point, Martin said.—
Ryan Oehrli
Updated February 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Kingliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingliness. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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