as in aristocracies
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
a political fund-raiser attended by the royalty of the Hollywood scene
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Recent Examples of royalties
Sting’s former Police bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland claim they are owed more than $2 million in unpaid royalties, according to legal documents made public this week, The New York Times reports.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Jack Tramiel's company got perpetual rights to ship the software on unlimited machines—no royalties, no per-unit fees.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
And what about all those royalties Swift will continue to rake in from her vast premarital music catalog?
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Rents and royalties are not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent the deductions for the rent or royalty payments are allocated and apportioned under section 954(b)(5) and reg.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The new deal will allow over 330,000 rights holders to receive royalties where their music is used on Audius across a broad territorial footprint, including sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Some examples of passive income include rental income, dividends, royalties, and online businesses.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
James’ first Nike deal was worth more than $100 million, including bonuses and royalties, over seven years.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Designers then earn royalties every time their design is used.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Jack Tramiel's company got perpetual rights to ship the software on unlimited machines—no royalties, no per-unit fees.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
And what about all those royalties Swift will continue to rake in from her vast premarital music catalog?
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Rents and royalties are not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent the deductions for the rent or royalty payments are allocated and apportioned under section 954(b)(5) and reg.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The new deal will allow over 330,000 rights holders to receive royalties where their music is used on Audius across a broad territorial footprint, including sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Some examples of passive income include rental income, dividends, royalties, and online businesses.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
James’ first Nike deal was worth more than $100 million, including bonuses and royalties, over seven years.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Designers then earn royalties every time their design is used.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for royalties
Noun
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Aristocracy, the rule of elites relevant in his day—when less than five percent of the population could vote for Members of Parliament—was obviously antithetical to democracy.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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These Democrats headed for Omaha after Mayoral-elect John Ewing (D-NE) beat Jean Stothert, the longest serving incumbent mayor in the country.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
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Kuecher said the mobile home park’s motion was against the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act, which says that if a park owner elects to cease the operation of either all or a portion of the mobile home park, the tenants shall be entitled to at least 12-months’ notice.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bake in oven at 375 degrees for around 20 to 23 minutes on average, or until the slightest amount of golden color tinges the tops.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The retailer recently rolled back prices on a wide array of cute fall tops, marking most of them below $35.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cushions are embroidered with flowers by Cape Town studio Casamento.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bag was available in limited qualities at Dover Street Market in London.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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And by the way, these are all qualities Mark Ruffalo has.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Royalties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalties. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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