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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
Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have been regulars at Wimbledon in recent years, with Beatrice and Fergie kicking off what's sure to be a parade of royal appearances at the tennis tournament this year.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
The next step is the report stage, then the third reading of the bill in the House of Commons, before moving to a final consideration of amendments and royal assent.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
King Charles also shared a birthday tribute to Prince William on behalf of the royal family on his Instagram Stories.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 June 2025
The message arrived just a week after Trooping the Colour, the royal birthday celebration for Charles.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
The next step is the report stage, then the third reading of the bill in the House of Commons, before moving to a final consideration of amendments and royal assent.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
King Charles also shared a birthday tribute to Prince William on behalf of the royal family on his Instagram Stories.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 June 2025
The message arrived just a week after Trooping the Colour, the royal birthday celebration for Charles.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Joya wasn’t with us that day; my mother had handed me enough heavy coins to purchase it from a trinket stand in Trafalgar Square, where long white poles around Nelson’s Column were festooned with regal banners and topped with crowns.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Despite its regal name, the Royal Box at Wimbledon isn’t reserved solely for royalty.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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The July full moon put on a magnificent show on July 10, rising low over the southern horizon to the delight of stargazers and astrophotographers worldwide.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Paleontologists have spent decades hotly debating why such magnificent beasts went extinct, the emerging picture involving a one-two punch of increasing human influence on the landscape and a warmer interglacial climate that began to change the world’s ecosystems.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Silky smooth tannins, crisp acidity, and a vibrancy that dances across the palate in a very long finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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For detangling, expect the spray to work through knots so all that’s left are smooth strands that are much easier to style.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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Unlike many royal spouses of the past, Princess Kate wasn't born into an aristocratic family with nobility or royal titles.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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In an aristocratic residence near Cassis on the Mediterranean coast, Camp Joli is prepping itself for its second season.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Held at Palisade’s Riverbend Park, this event is a glorious celebration of our state’s wine scene.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Hit the ground running like Iron Man with this line of coffee in all its glorious forms — pods, instant, ground, and whole bean.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The easiest gauge is body composition every two weeks.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Crist emphasized the company’s investment in both cutting-edge tech and easy to use user interfaces.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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The green and red striped side from Rio however, move on, to an epic quarter final fixture against the winner of Manchester City vs Al Hilal.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thanks to the new uniforms, quotable lines, and epic space battles, Wrath of Khan is the best film with which to hook new fans.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is compact and simple as standard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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These patterns are muted, simple, and still full of personality, like this pillow cover in indigo which looks exactly suited to a couch in a captain’s quarters, yacht-appropriate, or like a great porch nap pillow along a white rattan sofa.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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