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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
On May 26, the royal couple will visit a large park in Ottawa and meet vendors and artists, according to Buckingham Palace.
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Michael Holden, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Justin Vovk, a Canadian royal historian, said the king’s visit reminds him of when Queen Elizabeth opened the Parliament in Grenada, a member of the commonwealth, in 1985.
—Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The settlement announcement came one day after the Pentagon formally accepted the airliner as a gift from the Qatari royal family.
—Kevin Breuninger,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 May 2025
The brand was founded in 1846 as a leather-making collective and supplier to the Spanish royal crown.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Michael Holden, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Justin Vovk, a Canadian royal historian, said the king’s visit reminds him of when Queen Elizabeth opened the Parliament in Grenada, a member of the commonwealth, in 1985.
—Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The settlement announcement came one day after the Pentagon formally accepted the airliner as a gift from the Qatari royal family.
—Kevin Breuninger,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 May 2025
The brand was founded in 1846 as a leather-making collective and supplier to the Spanish royal crown.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Like the other scents, Grey Blazer is aromatic but also has a regal edge.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Georgina Rodríguez's Met Gala debut was as regal as could be.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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In one of his only performances as an ostensibly normal guy, Cruise brings magnificent dirtbag energy to War of the Worlds' Ray, a working-class deadbeat dad whose one weekend with his kids (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) overlaps with an alien invasion.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Heart rate rises, breath softens, and eyes glue to this magnificent 500-pound mammal that could rip me to pieces with the simple swipe of its striped paw.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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On the palate, a warm, smooth texture that balances beautifully with its off-dry character.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Don’t be fooled by its aristocratic interiors—rates start at around $180 per night—and be sure to make reservations at the hotel’s excellent Asturian restaurant, whose dishes spotlight local ingredients like sea urchin caviar and smoked Los Caserinos cheese.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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But instead of roaming around 18th century Europe fueled by an aristocratic family fortune, today’s Beautiful People (also called the BPs) are traveling the world and soaking up culture courtesy of big luxury brands.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The last 12 months have seen glorious triumph turn into dismay.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In the meanwhile, Stabler is incredibly rash and approaches Tanner with just a flak vest and a radio headset over his fancy suit and glorious dome.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
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The legislation also includes Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal to offer towns easier pathways to moratoriums under 8-30g.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Spray the slow cooker's crock with nonstick cooking spray for easy clean up.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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What Is The Premise of the New Season of Phineas and Ferb? Phineas Flynn, his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher, and their crew of friends are still planning and embarking on epic summer adventures.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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Five-glacier Seaplane Exploration This 40-minute seaplane excursion offers a bird's-eye view of five epic glaciers: the Norris, Hole-in-the-Wall, East and West Twin Glaciers, and Taku Glacier.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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As artificial intelligence models grow increasingly sophisticated, their capabilities extend far beyond simple task execution.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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