as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
set a princely meal before their guests
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Recent Examples of princely
The team made its first major discovery, a similar princely tomb, in 2018.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
As a youth baseball clinic at Yongsan Children’s Park began to wrap up, royalty of the baseball and political kind prepared for a princely moment.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
When Britain divided its Indian colony into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan in 1947, the status of what was then the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was left undecided.
—Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023
Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
As a youth baseball clinic at Yongsan Children’s Park began to wrap up, royalty of the baseball and political kind prepared for a princely moment.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
When Britain divided its Indian colony into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan in 1947, the status of what was then the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was left undecided.
—Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023
Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for princely
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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Kate Middleton and Prince William continued a royal tradition, sharing an adorable new photo of their youngest son in honor of his seventh birthday on Wednesday, April 23.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
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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On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princely. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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