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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
Documents in regal red covers were presented for signing.
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
All the chickens, turkeys, goats, and pigs carry a certain odor, their makeshift habitat a distinct unsightliness, which disagree with Bruce and his husband Darrell’s more regal tastes.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, the headboard is a backward-curving silhouette with a matching, curling footboard, ornate finials, and a regal height.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
All the chickens, turkeys, goats, and pigs carry a certain odor, their makeshift habitat a distinct unsightliness, which disagree with Bruce and his husband Darrell’s more regal tastes.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, the headboard is a backward-curving silhouette with a matching, curling footboard, ornate finials, and a regal height.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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When Andrew was stripped of his royal titles, and he and Fergie were ordered to vacate Royal Lodge, Beatrice and Eugenie maintained their titles and were still invited to spend Christmas with the family at Sandringham.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Since that time, Kate has been busy attending various events and official royal outings.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Natasha Joukovsky Considers Ahead-of-Their-Time Novels Cecilia and Evelina Cecilia—that is, Frances Burney’s magnificent second novel—is breaking my heart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Sombrero Galaxy was imaged to magnificent effect by the Hubble Space Telescope — most recently to mark its 35th anniversary in space — which revealed its sweeping disk-like structure and pronounced dusty lanes shining beneath its glowing galactic core.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under the law, the remaining earls, viscounts and dukes who inherited their seats in the chamber along with their aristocratic titles will leave Parliament for good when the current session concludes this spring.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday night, members of the upper chamber dropped objections to legislation passed by the House of Commons ousting dozens of dukes, earls and viscounts who inherited seats in Parliament along with their aristocratic titles.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And the greatest expression of care comes at the very last moment, in a final, glorious moment of surreal grace at the end of the novel.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So campy and kitschy and glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The experience of entering the telescope via its cat walk and being underneath the majestic dome was something out of a movie set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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This area is home to majestic Uvalde Bigtooth Maples that turn blazing shades of orange and red in the fall, but there is plenty to see in the spring and summer as well.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Grande made headlines for her epic looks on the red carpet, donning a custom pink Schiaparelli gown.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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UConn responded with an epic rout three weeks later.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set against the architectural rigor and historical weight of one of Northern Italy’s most imposing villas, models Arthur Hargous and Svetlana Lethelier appear solo or as a couple sporting key looks of the spring 2026 collection paraded in Paris in October.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The team had already excavated the other three corners of a narrow tomb occupied by an imposing, unnamed sarcophagus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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An Early Fendi Baguette Making its grand debut in 1997, the Fendi Baguette has managed to maintain It-status for nearly 30 years—an achievement very few fashion pieces can claim.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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From a grand European adventure to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica, here are the best trips to take in your 30s.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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