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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
By the early 1960s, the Shah of Iran, the monarchical ruler of the country, was dealing with his fourth American President.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 13 July 2025
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.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 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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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 13 July 2025
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.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 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
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What to do in Glasgow Glasgow’s reputation as Scotland’s gritty second city—compared to the regal, castle-on-a-hill status of Edinburgh, the country’s capital—has been changing lately, thanks to sprawling parks, boundary-pushing museums, and a dining scene that punches far above its weight.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
9 Oct. 2025
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These ensembles cater to those who want a Halloween look that feels both regal and adventurous.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement When that resistance exploded into open warfare in 1775, the royal army’s mission shifted from enforcing the law to defeating the rebellion.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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As for accessories, the British royal family member opted for neutrals for her handbag and pumps in beige and embraced warm tones to complement her autumnal color scheme with gold earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Capshaw as Blythe HartCapshaw plays Blythe, Don's wife and the matriarch of an aristocratic Nashville family.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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His aristocratic tastes are reflected in his various building projects, the remains of which have been excavated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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