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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
Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer.
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Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The sidewalk was narrow, but strangers instinctively gave him a regal berth.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Penelope Cruz Penélope Cruz channeled the regal glamour of Matthieu Blazy’s vision for Chanel.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Documents in regal red covers were presented for signing.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The sidewalk was narrow, but strangers instinctively gave him a regal berth.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Penelope Cruz Penélope Cruz channeled the regal glamour of Matthieu Blazy’s vision for Chanel.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Documents in regal red covers were presented for signing.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
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The lobby also houses a large jet that appears to be the $400-million aircraft gifted to Trump by the royal family of Qatar in May 2025.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Forme of Cury (circa 1390), compiled by Richard II’s royal chefs, included recipes for pickled herring and onions, using spices like saffron to enhance flavor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bring part of that magnificent collection of art to the community.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The poisoning of a champion stallion opens an investigation that starts to expose tensions and secrets inside an aristocratic horse breeding dynasty.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The series begins with her and Jolyon’s wedding, and Francis certainly thinks that her six-episode season will be about ensuring her family’s ascendency into aristocratic society by finding a suitable match for her daughter June (Justine Emma Moore).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For All Mankind is back and rarin’ to go, kicking things off with the glorious return of the season-opening catch-up montage.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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As director Bill Benz noted in our profile of Chris Fleming, Live at the Palace feels like a wildlife documentary, where the cameras move, zoom, and cut in hopes of capturing this majestic creature in its element.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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An intrepid British explorer, Peter MacNab, led the first team through this epic underworld of caverns the height of skyscrapers.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Courtney will next be seen in Paramount +’s The Dutton Ranch, a spin-off of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, as the imposing and unpredictable ranch foreman, Rob-Will.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 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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As your guests arrive for the first time, their jaws will drop at the glassy, grand exterior.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Highlights its classification as a grand tourer, with supercar performance.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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