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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
According to a statement released by the royal family on June 17, Mette-Marit's transplant surgery, which took place at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, was successful.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Shouldn’t any royal quarters have at least two exits?
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Bright, direct sun or dense shade will damage many varieties, though some—like royal ferns and cinnamon ferns—grow well with direct sunlight.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Although Homer does not say so, enslaved women in a royal house would scarcely have had the power to refuse male visitors, even so surly a bunch as the suitors.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Shouldn’t any royal quarters have at least two exits?
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Bright, direct sun or dense shade will damage many varieties, though some—like royal ferns and cinnamon ferns—grow well with direct sunlight.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Although Homer does not say so, enslaved women in a royal house would scarcely have had the power to refuse male visitors, even so surly a bunch as the suitors.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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The room retains a fittingly regal affect, decorated in the store’s trademark eau de nil (take that, Tiffany).
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Orange and yellow airbrushing crown these already regal-looking gold chrome nails.
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This trail and several others with magnificent towering rain forest and coastal views can be found at this 2,484-acre state park a 10-minute drive south of Cannon Beach.
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Sea-facing rooms have views of passing ships, cavorting dolphins and the magnificent sunsets.
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Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
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Riccobono said a few basic tips can help make those interactions as smooth as possible.
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The Sound and The Fury Told by four narrators in a stream of consciousness writing style, this 1929 story describes the downfall of a wealthy Southern aristocratic family, the Compsons.
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Because of previous demand, over 20,000 people had been employed in buckle manufacture in the Birmingham area, but when this aristocratic fashion suddenly collapsed in 1786 on the eve of the French Revolution, their trade collapsed along with it.
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Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.
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The immortalisation of the World Cup’s greatest side The Brazil team that won the World Cup in 1970 is widely considered the best in international history, with the side immortalised by a glorious style of play, the advent of colour television and their blazing yellow shirts.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).
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Even if Holloway wins, there would seemingly be a solid setup for a rematch after their epic UFC 300 meeting.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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