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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
The royal family is paying its respects to the late Pope Francis.
Prince William, son of King Charles III, will attend the pope's funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on his father's behalf, Kensington Palace announced on April 22.
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Staff and Wire Reports, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
This industrial capacity helps explain how the Kingdom of Israel became a regional powerhouse starting in the ninth century B.C.E., commanding the production of luxury textiles linked to royal power.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
The pieces commissioned by the British royal family are relatively modest, with fewer (but still rare) gemstones.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Staff and Wire Reports, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
This industrial capacity helps explain how the Kingdom of Israel became a regional powerhouse starting in the ninth century B.C.E., commanding the production of luxury textiles linked to royal power.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
The pieces commissioned by the British royal family are relatively modest, with fewer (but still rare) gemstones.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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The 22-year-old was joined by May at the end of his set, emerging in a sparkling onesie shrouded in a regal fur.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Dressed in a Freddie Mercury-esque white and light blue outfit and a regal cape, Boone started playing the Queen classic on piano before May appeared on top of a stage structure riffing on guitar.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The main building, which was completed in 1932, has a magnificent 293-foot dome covered in real gold leaf.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Antioxidant-rich extracts from green tea and ginseng nourish, while lactic acid works in tandem to offer gentle exfoliation for a smoother texture.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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While his speed has been knocked by evaluators, McMillan is a smooth route runner who can get open with his short-area quickness.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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The original show’s focus was Thomas Ravenel and Shep Rose, two male members of the aristocratic class in South Carolina.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Campbell spoke in such a way that Patriots fans could put aside the arm length/wingspan jabber for just a bit and embrace New England’s glorious past while daydreaming about a promising future.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The four categories are all color-coded to show their difficulty, with yellow being the easiest then green, blue and purple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Although small businesses are the easiest to target, this issue also affects the marketing industry as a whole.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Rather than the epic battles of good vs. evil that ground the Skywalker saga, Andor's focus is the human cost of rebellion and harsh realities of a prolonged uprising against an authoritarian regime.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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