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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 1735, dissident publisher John Peter Zenger was charged with seditious libel for criticizing New York’s royal governor.
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Mike Fox, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Prince William can't strip sister-in-law's royal title, but using it may come at a price.
—FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Meghan Markle is reportedly making a daring choice with her royal titles.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
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Mike Fox, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Prince William can't strip sister-in-law's royal title, but using it may come at a price.
—FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Meghan Markle is reportedly making a daring choice with her royal titles.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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The lodge got its name from the bucket list gamefish that attracts anglers from around the world seeking to hook up with the silver king, the nickname given to the regal tarpon.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Lined by regal, centuries-old stone palazzos, cobbled Via di Monserrato and its equally picturesque surrounding streets, on the west edge of the Centro Storico, provide an almost cinematic shopping excursion.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption, and shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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One-day entry costs $60 ($25 for students), or $80 for unlimited visits through Tuesday, a modest price for a magnificent experience to see masterpieces that may be on view for the first or last time.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The technology was working, so everything moved a lot smoother.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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The vehicle’s 800 volt battery provides current when the vehicle travels over smooth road surfaces, and the suspension actuation motor is the 48 volt load.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Historical memory Even before the conflict was over, aristocratic Anglican writers such as Sir Richard Musgrave spun the rebellion as an uprising of disgruntled Catholics.—
Joseph Patrick Kelly,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Just six years ago, the Times Square Alliance temporarily installed a similarly monumental statue by the artist Kehinde Wiley, who rose to stardom for his aristocratic portraits of contemporary Black people.—
Andrew Keh,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The wedding went off without a hitch, a glorious event on a glorious August day.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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This title is up for grabs in the most glorious of ways.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The buttons are easy to press, and the sound quality is good.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Tile or laminate flooring is easy to clean, which is perfect for messy activities like repotting plants.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Former University of Kansas guard Christian Braun turned in an epic performance in an elimination NBA playoff game Thursday night, helping keep alive the Denver Nuggets’ hopes of advancing to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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An epic guide to the best motels in California The motel, a word born in California, turns 100 this year.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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To help fortify children’s islands, parents can take a few simple steps: 1.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Experts say these are all the benefits of this simple exercise Is Zone 2 cardio best for fat loss?—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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