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as in royal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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Recent Examples of regal
Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
The summer season calendar is kicking off with a pair of regal indie psych rock acts in Unknown Mortal Orchestra (May 22) and the vivacious Allah-Las returning to the venue for the second year in a row with Mapache’s Sam Blasucci (May 31).
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
These exclusive areas include the breathtaking, two-story library that somehow manages to be both regal and cozy.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Worth the splurge are the time-capsule rooms, which have regal four-poster beds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
The summer season calendar is kicking off with a pair of regal indie psych rock acts in Unknown Mortal Orchestra (May 22) and the vivacious Allah-Las returning to the venue for the second year in a row with Mapache’s Sam Blasucci (May 31).
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
These exclusive areas include the breathtaking, two-story library that somehow manages to be both regal and cozy.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Worth the splurge are the time-capsule rooms, which have regal four-poster beds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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For all his royal status, Hamlet is a figure of resistance, who targets, mocks, humiliates, and ultimately kills a king.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Sussexes stepped back as senior working members of the royal family in 2020.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cooking process is simple, and the results are magnificent.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its colors are most magnificent at sunset.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From her former relationship with the Duke to her family’s cottage in Cornwall, it’s been hinted that Lindsay comes from a wealthy, maybe even aristocratic British background, yet she is treated like a concierge by Ava and her friends.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Monday morning, the NHL headlines were dominated by a goalie from the Kings’ glorious past and another from their cautiously promising immediate future.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The performance felt like a glorious end to her wildly successful London run as the room filled with a standing ovation.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As majestic as the constellation Canis Major is, Orion’s little hunting dog Canis Minor is kind of a joke by comparison, at least in my opinion.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can enjoy heart-pounding adventures like zip lining through the forest canopy, rock climbing on the gorge’s steep cliffs, and whitewater rafting on the New River’s epic Class I to V rapids.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Only Andy Pages has looked alert in the Dodgers’ super-imposing lineup, which would have been shut out before a crowd of 45,556 at Dodger Stadium if not for Freddie Freeman’s two-out home run in the ninth inning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Devils – led by the physically imposing, likely top-three NBA Draft pick, Cameron Boozer – had the second-biggest roster in the country, including four other players expected to join Boozer in June’s NBA Draft.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Right above the grand staircase after entering the home is a black marking, representing some of the smoke damage that seeped throughout the home.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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