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as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the school superintendent received a royal welcome
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
had a royal argument over family finances
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
unfortunately, there is no royal way for a person to achieve maturity
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Recent Examples of royal
In December, a photo of Andrew sitting alongside Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell was released, which appeared to show Epstein and Maxwell inside the saloon at Sandringham House, one of the late Queen Elizabeth's most beloved royal estates.
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Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In real estate, the Trumps continue to profit from a partnership with Dar Al Arkan, a major Saudi developer with a history of close ties to the royal family.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
The Princess of Wales joined husband Prince William in Scotland last week, in a trip that coincidentally took them out of town just as estranged royal Prince Harry arrived for a court date in his latest case against the British media.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Jan. 2026
Another day, another reportedly royal family feud.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Jan. 2026
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Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In real estate, the Trumps continue to profit from a partnership with Dar Al Arkan, a major Saudi developer with a history of close ties to the royal family.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
The Princess of Wales joined husband Prince William in Scotland last week, in a trip that coincidentally took them out of town just as estranged royal Prince Harry arrived for a court date in his latest case against the British media.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Jan. 2026
Another day, another reportedly royal family feud.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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The shredding of the family’s regal aura by Princess Diana, Meghan Markle, and the erstwhile Prince Andrew would have horrified Bagehot.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Only a true queen could be so regal.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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But officiating grumbles aside, Hamburg were the story, giving a magnificent performance in spite of the imbalance between the two teams.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The only way to arrive is by boat, which is precisely what makes this small but mighty island so magnificent.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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With the ability to charge a compatible phone wirelessly at 25W using the new Qi2 charging standard, the MagSafe-compatible Icemag 3 has a full-surface magnetic lock and provides smoother and steadier power flow.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While retaining an old-school, aristocratic vibe, Adare's fanciful gargoyles, genuinely warm staff, grand and intimate spaces, and super-comfortable rooms make it somewhere uniquely and unabashedly the Ireland of now.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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His aristocratic taste inherited ideas of beauty and old European style, rather than innovating with new trends.—
Jye Marshall,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the summertime, those same hills are alive with glorious hiking and biking among high mountain meadows and pristine lakes.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Geekie, who had one goal in 14 games, fanned on two glorious one-time attempts on the only power play in the period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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An epic film that does justice to an epic book.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Orpheus parade always rolls on the Monday immediately before Mardi Gras Day and culminates with the epic black-tie Orpheuscapade (more on that later).—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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