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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
Now living quietly on a royal property in Norfolk paid for by the King, Andrew has been effectively exiled from public life — yet the scandal, more than 15 years on, remains ongoing.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Closer also claimed that the royal family, particularly Kate and William, were none too pleased to hear about the lengths Andrew and Fergie have gone to see each other.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2013, Queen Elizabeth granted Turing a posthumous royal pardon and Turing's image is now featured on the Bank of England's £ 50 note.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tolan and other historians show how these hostile depictions developed in time in monasteries and royal courts.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Closer also claimed that the royal family, particularly Kate and William, were none too pleased to hear about the lengths Andrew and Fergie have gone to see each other.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2013, Queen Elizabeth granted Turing a posthumous royal pardon and Turing's image is now featured on the Bank of England's £ 50 note.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tolan and other historians show how these hostile depictions developed in time in monasteries and royal courts.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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The head-to-toe matching, complete with a very regal color, was a statement-making look for the royal.—
Natalie Arroyo Camacho,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cooking process is simple, and the results are magnificent.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its colors are most magnificent at sunset.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rousouli is equally essential to Titanique's success, delivering a Jack Dawson who balances matinee-idol charm and a smooth tenor with a fearless willingness to lean into the absurd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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One of this play’s many delights arrives when down-market, undereducated Becky comes face-to-face with the aristocratic Susan, their similarities soon as peculiar and glaring as their differences.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday morning, the NHL headlines were dominated by a goalie from the Kings’ glorious past and another from their cautiously promising immediate future.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The performance felt like a glorious end to her wildly successful London run as the room filled with a standing ovation.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jogging might feel easy to one person and exhausting to another.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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You guys have a fun, easy rapport.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can enjoy heart-pounding adventures like zip lining through the forest canopy, rock climbing on the gorge’s steep cliffs, and whitewater rafting on the New River’s epic Class I to V rapids.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Both include full integration of the climate controls into the screen, requiring more concentration to use and additional steps to make adjustments previously accomplished by pressing a simple button.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Scientists at Florida International University are developing a drug compound known as CTS2444-32, designed to reach deep brain regions affected by Parkinson's through a simple nasal delivery system.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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