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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
As for the significance of the children's names, all three pay homage to members of the British royal family.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The Spencers have a relationship with the House of Windsor dating back generations, and Lady Anne enjoyed a close relationship with the royal family, thanks to her four aunts being Ladies-in-Waiting to the Queen Mother and her own mother serving as a Lady-to-the-Bedchamber.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
These are images of royal consumption.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The royal family expanded when the future King Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, and Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara became a staple in her rotation.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The Spencers have a relationship with the House of Windsor dating back generations, and Lady Anne enjoyed a close relationship with the royal family, thanks to her four aunts being Ladies-in-Waiting to the Queen Mother and her own mother serving as a Lady-to-the-Bedchamber.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
These are images of royal consumption.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The royal family expanded when the future King Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, and Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara became a staple in her rotation.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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All the chickens, turkeys, goats, and pigs carry a certain odor, their makeshift habitat a distinct unsightliness, which disagree with Bruce and his husband Darrell’s more regal tastes.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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The regal ring was designed by celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the best that Dallas has to offer — from the architect to the builder to the landscaping and beyond — collaborate, the result is a contemporary home that feels timeless, restorative and magnificent.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Benito’s magnificent staging mirrored our strength and encouraged us to stay in the fight, in whatever language speaks to our hearts.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wind resistance comes in at level five, which equates to up to 21 mph and the controls allow for smooth and precise flight.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sleek, smooth exterior clings close to my body, closer than any clothing or any body ever has.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The American groups always had very aristocratic, wonderful names.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to English Heritage, the charity which maintains the property, the rooms were first used by royal and aristocratic children and their attendants.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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But for one glorious quarter on Sunday against the Nuggets, Podziemski finally received the not-so-subtle message the universe has been shooting his direction for months.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Finally, there's Canes & Tales, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar (again with glorious views) featuring ace mixologists and some hard-to-find sake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the era of easy, equity-like returns is fading as the asset class matures and competition intensifies, private credit’s growth phase is not over just yet, said PitchBook analyst Kyle Walters.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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But executing its strategy won’t be easy.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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McIlroy, beloved superstar, pulling off the epic comeback.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, stop near the state line closest to South Lake Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride to Heavenly Ski Resort, home to a viewing platform offering epic bird's-eye views of the lake.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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That simple sentiment distills what being a Louisianan is about.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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No doubt history would be very different if a citizen’s duty was simple obeyance.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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