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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
While most Americans may not have access to Savile Row tailors or the resources of a king, there are still lessons to learn from Charles' regal outfits.
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James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Newman-Thomas determined that a corset felt like the regal touch Cassie would be searching for and reached out to designer Jackson Wiederhoeft, who specializes in corset couture.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere is regal and luxurious, yet settling and unpretentious.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Seven generations on, the full-size saloon remains the most regal model in the automaker’s wide-ranging portfolio.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Newman-Thomas determined that a corset felt like the regal touch Cassie would be searching for and reached out to designer Jackson Wiederhoeft, who specializes in corset couture.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere is regal and luxurious, yet settling and unpretentious.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Seven generations on, the full-size saloon remains the most regal model in the automaker’s wide-ranging portfolio.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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Andrew reportedly retained the corgis after he was stripped of his royal titles and evicted from Royal Lodge, his longtime home, in October 2025.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Andrew’s since been stripped of his royal duties and titles, and was evicted from his home at Royal Lodge.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2026
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Afterwards, cross the road and wander the magnificent university that inspired Hogwarts.—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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My father, a boy, sat in the back seat with his brothers and Choute—Duchess of Montmoreau, née de Troguindy, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who went by this single childhood nickname.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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News articles and photos of the casual picnic enamored Americans, transforming their view of the royals as rigid and aristocratic to more down-to-earth.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Tulip The Sun's glorious shift into fiery Aries marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring, per NBC.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Is God Is is the most epic, Southern, Greek-odyssey-road-trip sisterhood of spirit.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Since Jordan’s departure in 1998, the Bulls haven’t come remotely close to that kind of success, and performing cultural bypass surgery on the current roster without acquiring a superstar only will make Graham’s task more imposing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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One of the people listening was an imposing but soft-spoken guy dressed in black, with a baseball cap nearly covering his eyes.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then, in 2011, Jungsik Yim opened this intimidatingly elegant restaurant, introducing New Yorkers to a rarefied modern elaboration of the cuisine that was both grand in sweep and granular in detail.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Two curtains hung on each window in this design creates crisp lines, making the room look grand.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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