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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
Beyoncé looks regal at her last of six shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 16.
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 20 June 2025
Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The arched handle with flourishes lends a regal feel, while the fine detail and finish make each sip truly memorable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Grace Harrington, People.com, 20 June 2025
Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The arched handle with flourishes lends a regal feel, while the fine detail and finish make each sip truly memorable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Congratulations to our lucky jackpot winner Riley from Hawaii who is playing for 10 minutes landing the free spins on our slot machine regal link winning a grand total of $19,095!
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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The kids were treated to a royal ball, a pajama party and other special surprises.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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And while in Reims, be sure to visit the magnificent Cathédrale de Reims.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Guest stars like Bob Odenkirk, Andy Samberg, Sam Richardson, and Patti Harrison bring magnificent energy to their segments, but the show's success primarily hinges on Robinson's unique sensibilities as a performer.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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While Nancy Mitford’s life was all aristocratic escapades splashed across the gossip pages, Bessie Carter has a penchant for German techno and British electronic-music festivals, comfy T-shirts on her days off, and a nebulizer for her vocal cords.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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Related Articles Fresh off designing the priest’s robes for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the designer with aristocratic roots took another deep dive into the history of France.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Find a theater near you and soak in that glorious AC while catching a flick or two to beat the heat.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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There's nothing quite like basking in the sun on a glorious, care-free vacation day.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The drawings, which likely took hundreds of hours of hard work to create, are beautiful and almost majestic in their respect.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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From humpback and killer whales to sea otters and sea lions, seeing these majestic creatures frolicking in their natural habitats is thrilling.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The green and red striped side from Rio however, move on, to an epic quarter final fixture against the winner of Manchester City vs Al Hilal.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thanks to the new uniforms, quotable lines, and epic space battles, Wrath of Khan is the best film with which to hook new fans.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The celebration, which drew arts and civic leaders for the first of three preview nights, was far grander than the concert on March 26,1965, that opened LACMA’s Leo S. Bing Theatre the night before the doors opened to the museum’s original galleries.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The grand wedding of the fourth-richest person in the world in Italy's historic city has caused consternation online and in Venice and even forced the couple to change venues last-minute.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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