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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
The Americans’ victory, and, more important, the victory of democratic ideals, upended the old monarchical world order.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
In the past, several Saudi kings, including the late Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, argued with the clergy on the issue of change, only to retreat to avoid a dangerous clash that might upend internal stability and the monarchical order.
—Bilal Y. Saab, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2017
Historically, that hasn’t guaranteed a like-minded successor, as demonstrated by the choice of the Polish John Paul II after 455 years of Italian popes, and the selection of the decentralizing Francis after 35 years of more monarchical papacies.
— Made By History, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Throughout the nineteenth century, liberal democracies sought to outperform monarchical, hereditary, and aristocratic regimes.
—Daniel Deudney, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
In the past, several Saudi kings, including the late Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, argued with the clergy on the issue of change, only to retreat to avoid a dangerous clash that might upend internal stability and the monarchical order.
—Bilal Y. Saab, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2017
Historically, that hasn’t guaranteed a like-minded successor, as demonstrated by the choice of the Polish John Paul II after 455 years of Italian popes, and the selection of the decentralizing Francis after 35 years of more monarchical papacies.
— Made By History, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Throughout the nineteenth century, liberal democracies sought to outperform monarchical, hereditary, and aristocratic regimes.
—Daniel Deudney, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchical
Adjective
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Charlie Wen, the concept artist, cracked the look of the Asgardian costumes by referencing stuff from the comics, but found a way of making those characters feel regal, grand and theatrical in some ways, but there was a purpose to them.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 July 2025
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In fact, Ty Dolla $ign claimed the regal recognition for the former Nickelodeon star days before the show.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 July 2025
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The royal family recently celebrated Prince George's 12th birthday on Tuesday, July 22.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Elizabeth’s other royal dressmakers included Hardy Amies, who made several formal evening gowns for her, and Ian Thomas, once Hartnell’s assistant, who crafted cascading, colorful evening gowns and sleek ensembles for diplomatic tours.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Marten, 38, grew up in a wealthy, aristocratic family with ties to the royal family.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Audiences online have reveled in this pivot from Hoult, whose aristocratic vibe has made for great period dramas but never juiced his off-duty style.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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