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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
This brings us to D.S. & Durga’s new trio of distinct aromatic scents: a verdant and green fougère; a regal, woodsy floral; and a breezy, spicy summer stunner.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Danielle Brooks Danielle Brooks opted for a regal display.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
The Schiaparelli number which was directly from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection is regal on the singer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
Mindy Kaling Mindy Kaling looks regal in a coat and floor-length skirt with statement buttons, all tied together with a cummerbund that trails her, made custom by Harbison Studio.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are the perfect pair in black-and-white Prada.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Danielle Brooks Danielle Brooks opted for a regal display.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
The Schiaparelli number which was directly from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection is regal on the singer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 June 2025
Mindy Kaling Mindy Kaling looks regal in a coat and floor-length skirt with statement buttons, all tied together with a cummerbund that trails her, made custom by Harbison Studio.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are the perfect pair in black-and-white Prada.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
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The next step is the report stage, then the third reading of the bill in the House of Commons, before moving to a final consideration of amendments and royal assent.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The message arrived just a week after Trooping the Colour, the royal birthday celebration for Charles.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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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
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Our goal was just to make everything epic and then slow it down and surprise the audience every now and then with something tender and sweet.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Arden’s production, at once intimate and epic, comes through beautifully nonetheless on the larger stage.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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
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Its plan is roughly akin to the state of Illinois taking out a home equity loan and refinancing its mortgage, albeit on a grand scale.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The architectural showstopper, flanked by grand Corinthian arches, is considered one of the British capital’s most elegant and exclusive addresses, a magnet for high-profile names past and present.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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