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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, 29 Sep. 2025
The queen greeted this insane question with a politely regal stare, ignored my faux pas, and continued talking about financial inclusion.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Plaid Blazers Channeling Princess Diana in more ways than one, Middleton’s plaid monochrome look is as regal as ever, demonstrating how a tailored blazer and slacks can dress up the fall-favorite print.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
There’s legendary architecture, a storied history, regal green parks filled with swans and flowering trees, and a multicultural food scene that is the very definition of world-class.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
The queen greeted this insane question with a politely regal stare, ignored my faux pas, and continued talking about financial inclusion.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Plaid Blazers Channeling Princess Diana in more ways than one, Middleton’s plaid monochrome look is as regal as ever, demonstrating how a tailored blazer and slacks can dress up the fall-favorite print.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
There’s legendary architecture, a storied history, regal green parks filled with swans and flowering trees, and a multicultural food scene that is the very definition of world-class.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
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For a more glamorous view, try the deck outside Cappuccino Palau March, a cafe across the street from the Palau Reial de l’Almudaina, a historic palace of the Spanish royal family (admission, €7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The British royal family member further accessorized her look with pearl drop earrings with a diamond cluster.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Next on Skyscanner’s list of trending destinations, with searches up 107 percent year-over-year is Jaipur, India’s magnificent Pink City.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
14 Oct. 2025
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Of course, this is aided by the magnificent work of cinematographer Dan Laustsen, who partnered with GDT on his Best Picture-winning .—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 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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Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the most successful 100-meter sprinters in history, was also in attendance, and Serena Williams crowned her with a glorious headpiece from Tiffany’s, too.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs for 144 miles, offering some of the best exposure to what’s left of the country’s majestic grasslands, plus surprisingly jagged peaks, rugged plateaus, and ample river crossings.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber took a majestic swing in the fourth inning, launching a ball almost out of the stadium, and the Phillies could breathe again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The landscapes feel plucked from an epic poem, and centuries of battles, folklore, and ancient clans set the tone for a vibrant culture steeped in history.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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But underlying that drumbeat is a quagmire of epic proportions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Sens could’ve benefitted from them being more imposing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Education building is ugly in a distinctly Washington way—a concrete shoebox more suggestive of bureaucratic toil than of any grand vision of government.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Not every player or every team has the capacity or willingness to experiment on the grandest stage in the name of putting together the best possible postseason roster.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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