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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 trip holds serious symbolism for the couple, who last traveled to Australia just five months after their royal nuptials.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Rumors swirling about former Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, are lowering the Yorks' credibility, according to royal experts.
—Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest questions people have been asking about the Andrew arrest is who in the British royal family knew about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
After the dust settled, the clerical establishment as a whole adopted an ambivalent posture: sometimes aligning with popular forces, sometimes with royal power, and always bargaining to preserve its jurisdiction over family law, education, and religious endowments.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Rumors swirling about former Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, are lowering the Yorks' credibility, according to royal experts.
—Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest questions people have been asking about the Andrew arrest is who in the British royal family knew about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
After the dust settled, the clerical establishment as a whole adopted an ambivalent posture: sometimes aligning with popular forces, sometimes with royal power, and always bargaining to preserve its jurisdiction over family law, education, and religious endowments.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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In true regal fashion, the lavish ceremony drew an astounding 30 million viewers.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2026
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These hybrid magnolias display magnificent deep-pink to reddish-purple flowers late enough in spring that frosts seldom damage them.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Under the law, the remaining earls, viscounts and dukes who inherited their seats in the chamber along with their aristocratic titles will leave Parliament for good when the current session concludes this spring.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday night, members of the upper chamber dropped objections to legislation passed by the House of Commons ousting dozens of dukes, earls and viscounts who inherited seats in Parliament along with their aristocratic titles.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And the greatest expression of care comes at the very last moment, in a final, glorious moment of surreal grace at the end of the novel.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So campy and kitschy and glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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But nothing is ever easy for the B’s on the road.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clocking in at about 500 square feet, the place was more than comfortably sized, with floor-to-ceiling windows for easy wake-ups with the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Grande made headlines for her epic looks on the red carpet, donning a custom pink Schiaparelli gown.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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UConn responded with an epic rout three weeks later.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Engineers have developed a simple strategy to help robots remain stable while repairing satellites in orbit by using a second robotic arm to counterbalance movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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