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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
British royal expert Hilary Fordwich, however, was not surprised something like this happened, and disagreed with the notion that providing him with more security is the best route to take.
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Lori A Bashian , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Agents of Britain, through the British East India Company, exploited the instability in Punjab and sought to overthrow the child from the throne, according to Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that manages the U.K.'s unoccupied royal palaces.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
An Appalachian farewell for King Charles, Queen Camilla King Charles III and Queen Camilla are wrapping up their four-day state visit with a trip to Virginia today, where the couple will receive a royal welcome in a town with a fitting name: Front Royal.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lori A Bashian , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Agents of Britain, through the British East India Company, exploited the instability in Punjab and sought to overthrow the child from the throne, according to Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that manages the U.K.'s unoccupied royal palaces.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
An Appalachian farewell for King Charles, Queen Camilla King Charles III and Queen Camilla are wrapping up their four-day state visit with a trip to Virginia today, where the couple will receive a royal welcome in a town with a fitting name: Front Royal.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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The bathroom feels regal and vogue, lined with polished Vermont marble and brass fixtures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The Camellia Grill Ronnie Jaeger New Orleans, Louisiana The regal exterior of The Camellia Grill is painted bright white and features tall, impressive columns.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Afterwards, cross the road and wander the magnificent university that inspired Hogwarts.—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Its steering and suspension produce a smoother ride quality than most average cars, trucks or SUVs can provide.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The $925 pale gold style came down to one smooth toe band, a thin ankle strap and a high pin heel, set against a strapless ankle-length dress worked in tight rows of silver and gold beading.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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My father, a boy, sat in the back seat with his brothers and Choute—Duchess of Montmoreau, née de Troguindy, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who went by this single childhood nickname.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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News articles and photos of the casual picnic enamored Americans, transforming their view of the royals as rigid and aristocratic to more down-to-earth.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Tulip The Sun's glorious shift into fiery Aries marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Instead of everything being controlled through a single touch-screen, dedicated physical controls and circuits would allow easier servicing of individual components.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Battista’s physical traits, meanwhile, are easy to spot.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Hike the short Empire Bluff Trail through the beech and maple forest for epic views, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Is God Is is the most epic, Southern, Greek-odyssey-road-trip sisterhood of spirit.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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The useful answer may be simpler than expected once the real priority becomes obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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