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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 addition, such a major move would require Harry, 40, to give up his royal title.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Demonstrators at major royal events have become a regular feature of King Charles III's reign and Trooping the Colour, his birthday parade, was no exception on Saturday, June 14.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The source also commended Kate for balancing her royal role while taking care of her health.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 18 June 2025
Complete your island-hopping adventure with a royal feast at the Michelin-starred 360 Restaurant.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Demonstrators at major royal events have become a regular feature of King Charles III's reign and Trooping the Colour, his birthday parade, was no exception on Saturday, June 14.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The source also commended Kate for balancing her royal role while taking care of her health.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 18 June 2025
Complete your island-hopping adventure with a royal feast at the Michelin-starred 360 Restaurant.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Beyoncé looks regal at her last of six shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 16.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Guests can unwind in one of the four guest rooms, which are decorated with ornate fireplaces and regal bedscapes, plus rounded out by plush robes and custom toiletries.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Building on the smooth R&B of her 2016 fan-favorite Lauren EP, Just Keke finds its narrative anchor in spoken word interludes that emphasize the album’s overarching variety show concept.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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While Nancy Mitford’s life was all aristocratic escapades splashed across the gossip pages, Bessie Carter has a penchant for German techno and British electronic-music festivals, comfy T-shirts on her days off, and a nebulizer for her vocal cords.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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Related Articles Fresh off designing the priest’s robes for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the designer with aristocratic roots took another deep dive into the history of France.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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There's nothing quite like basking in the sun on a glorious, care-free vacation day.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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Find a theater near you and soak in that glorious AC while catching a flick or two to beat the heat.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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Think matching sets, easy trousers, breezy maxi dresses, and even beach totes.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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SodaStream's carbonation canister exchange is the cheapest of any device maker in this guide, and the proprietary bottles are also easy to replace at $22 for two.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Our goal was just to make everything epic and then slow it down and surprise the audience every now and then with something tender and sweet.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Arden’s production, at once intimate and epic, comes through beautifully nonetheless on the larger stage.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The simplest way to achieve your goal may be a version of the truth that’s not the whole truth.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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For leaders, the takeaway is simple: let chaos strip the fluff away.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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