variants also monarchic
Definition of monarchicalnext
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 Nor was dominance by descendants of the Emerald Isle a case of monarchical nepotism. David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 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 For the first time in 37 years, the channel did not broadcast the Commonwealth Day ceremony, one of the most important events in the British monarchical calendar, live. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026 Since the Pahlavi monarchy’s nation-building project began in 1925, successive governments, both monarchical and then the Islamic Republic, have treated ethnic diversity as a security challenge and repeatedly suppressed demands for political inclusion, language rights and local governance. Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monarchical
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Adjective
  • Settle wore a black-and-white tuxedo, and Shanice delivered a regal pop of color with a gold strapless dress.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026
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  • Weapons are also commonly discovered in these tombs, but not only next to royal men.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Charlotte may have royal roots, but the city doesn’t scream about its culture.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
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  • As models walked out into the museum gardens with an air of aristocratic tradition, the show became exquisite, almost cinematic.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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