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as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status
she has an air of royalty that belies her humble origins
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as in aristocracy
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 royalty
Wholesale revenues rose 3 percent to 322 million euros and royalties were up 11 percent to 101 million euros.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Months later, Epstein and Maxwell mingled with royalty at a Windsor Castle party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II to mark Andrew’s 40th birthday, as well as Princess Anne’s 50th, the Queen Mother’s 100th and Princess Margaret’s 70th.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Once reserved for royalty thanks to its intricate weave and costly production, velvet has long been the fabric of indulgence.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Cuomo was long a member of Democratic royalty, leading New York as governor for nearly 11 years after serving in the Clinton administration.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Months later, Epstein and Maxwell mingled with royalty at a Windsor Castle party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II to mark Andrew’s 40th birthday, as well as Princess Anne’s 50th, the Queen Mother’s 100th and Princess Margaret’s 70th.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Once reserved for royalty thanks to its intricate weave and costly production, velvet has long been the fabric of indulgence.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Cuomo was long a member of Democratic royalty, leading New York as governor for nearly 11 years after serving in the Clinton administration.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royalty
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t pop majesty here too.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cypress captures the majesty of the tall evergreen, enriched with lush green undertones for depth.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Neither have confirmed the collaboration at the time of going to print, but fans are already buzzing about the pairing of K-pop royalty and British pop aristocracy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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The entire film plays out over one long party at an English estate, where the stuffy, traditional English aristocracy collide with Hedda’s bohemian artist friends.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mozzi hails from Italian nobility and is the chief executive of Banda Property.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The same goes for the name and title of nobility, neither of which are really his.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Long stretches of The Paseo, Broadway Boulevard and Ward Parkway will close as racers aim to set personal bests, so plan accordingly.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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This was baseball at its October best.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Working with groups like Habitat for Humanity and increasing grant access to rental vouchers, down payment assistance, and financial counseling will build housing stability and help everyone to live with dignity.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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When healthy, Darrisaw has been among the elite left tackles in the NFL.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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These ranged from the aristocratic elite who dominated the military and bureaucracy and yearned for a return to monarchy, to communists who sought proletarian rule, to the National Socialists who wanted to establish a right-wing dictatorship.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Royalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalty. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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