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also monarchic
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
Trump bestowed on himself the monarchical moniker on Wednesday after proclaiming victory over New York’s new car-traffic toll plan for Manhattan.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Thomas Jefferson converted the State of the Union speech into a written message, regarding the pomp of the speech as too monarchical (sadly, the speech was revived by Woodrow Wilson for exactly that reason).
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
In the Paramount+ series’ forthcoming Season 2, which premieres on Sunday, Feb. 23, don’t expect to see Spencer’s bride talk much about her monarchical upbringing.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025
The nation’s founders enshrined the separation of powers precisely to counter monarchical tendencies more than two centuries ago.
—Thomas J. Greitens, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Thomas Jefferson converted the State of the Union speech into a written message, regarding the pomp of the speech as too monarchical (sadly, the speech was revived by Woodrow Wilson for exactly that reason).
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
In the Paramount+ series’ forthcoming Season 2, which premieres on Sunday, Feb. 23, don’t expect to see Spencer’s bride talk much about her monarchical upbringing.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025
The nation’s founders enshrined the separation of powers precisely to counter monarchical tendencies more than two centuries ago.
—Thomas J. Greitens, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchical
Adjective
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The 22-year-old was joined by May at the end of his set, emerging in a sparkling onesie shrouded in a regal fur.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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The luxury accommodations there in particular reflect the old-world elegance of their surroundings through regal, velveteen decor, views of the Piazza della Repubblica and and beyond, plus fine-dining establishments that epitomize Italian hospitality.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The royal family traditionally has never been known for either its sensitivity or subtlety.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The young prince was seen with an armful of chocolate treats and toys after stopping to speak to royal watchers on the walk back home.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The original show’s focus was Thomas Ravenel and Shep Rose, two male members of the aristocratic class in South Carolina.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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