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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
For over nine centuries, British kings and queens have undertaken their ceremonial coronations adorned in royal regalia, serving as symbolic representations of their monarchical authority.
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Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
Opponents have countered that this ignores fundamental aspects of our constitutional framework: the framers’ devotion to checks and balances, their aversion toward monarchical, kinglike rule, and their determination to put policymaking in the hands of Congress.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
The Americans’ victory, and, more important, the victory of democratic ideals, upended the old monarchical world order.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
But there has always been a viable middle way, a sustainable path to democratic reform that protects against all excesses, monarchical and jihadi alike.
—Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2021
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Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
Opponents have countered that this ignores fundamental aspects of our constitutional framework: the framers’ devotion to checks and balances, their aversion toward monarchical, kinglike rule, and their determination to put policymaking in the hands of Congress.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
The Americans’ victory, and, more important, the victory of democratic ideals, upended the old monarchical world order.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
But there has always been a viable middle way, a sustainable path to democratic reform that protects against all excesses, monarchical and jihadi alike.
—Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchical
Adjective
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Ariana DeBose Ariana DeBose’s McQueen look brought a regal touch to Thursday’s dinner.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Is a royal reconciliation on the horizon for Prince Harry and King Charles III?—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His royal points were about 25 inches long and flat like butter knives.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When Coverley and the girls returned to England, in 1969, Lucian arranged for Bella to spend time with some aristocratic hippies who travelled around southern England in caravans.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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While its aristocratic history may be a thing of the past, the hotel (along with its grounds) does still exude the stately, elegant aura of a noble mansion.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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