Thesaurus results for MONARCHIC

monarchical

adjective

mə-ˈnär-ki-kəl

variants also monarchic

Definition of monarchical

as in regal

fit for or worthy of a royal ruler guests who stay in the hotel's most expensive suite live in monarchical splendor

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Recent Examples of monarchical As much as words held power, so too did symbols, especially those reflecting monarchical versus colonial power. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 In a gesture reflecting the move from monarchical privilege to democratic consulting, a committee was convened in the new country to create the Great Seal of the United States. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 So, when republican France went to war with its monarchical neighbors, President Washington declared neutrality. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Iran’s inclinations toward democracy date at least to 1905, when a revolution diminished monarchical power and established a parliament. — John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monarchical

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His band turned the song into a headbanger’s delight; Jay remained steady and regal over the crunching guitar chords and cathartic drum kicks.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
All 18 stories are luxurious and elegant, with 169 guest rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, regal four-posters, and marble bathrooms stocked with Byredo products.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of regal

Adjective

For decades, Sarah’s lifestyle was intertwined with Andrew’s circumstances and, by extension, with the extraordinary privileges and security that came from remaining close to the royal establishment.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026
The caps The bearskin caps are most commonly associated with the King’s Guard, whose soldiers stand watch outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of royal

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Beatrice’s children do have aristocratic titles, even though Eugenie’s don’t.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
His family has not endured near the top of the British aristocratic food chain by being critical of the royal household, but Diana's story has changed that.

— Mark Phillips, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

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