as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
set a princely meal before their guests
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Recent Examples of princely
Those princely beanies and headbands, meanwhile, represent his satirical take on power and formality.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Saif Ali Khan is descended from a family of former Nawabs who ruled the small princely state of Pataudi, close to Delhi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s an archetypal quality to the character: a father-warrior figure treating his princely sons, who are also warriors on the battlefield, with an unsentimental sense of commitment to the cause.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The team made its first major discovery, a similar princely tomb, in 2018.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Saif Ali Khan is descended from a family of former Nawabs who ruled the small princely state of Pataudi, close to Delhi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s an archetypal quality to the character: a father-warrior figure treating his princely sons, who are also warriors on the battlefield, with an unsentimental sense of commitment to the cause.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The team made its first major discovery, a similar princely tomb, in 2018.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for princely
Adjective
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Charlie Wen, the concept artist, cracked the look of the Asgardian costumes by referencing stuff from the comics, but found a way of making those characters feel regal, grand and theatrical in some ways, but there was a purpose to them.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 July 2025
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In fact, Ty Dolla $ign claimed the regal recognition for the former Nickelodeon star days before the show.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The royal family recently celebrated Prince George's 12th birthday on Tuesday, July 22.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Elizabeth’s other royal dressmakers included Hardy Amies, who made several formal evening gowns for her, and Ian Thomas, once Hartnell’s assistant, who crafted cascading, colorful evening gowns and sleek ensembles for diplomatic tours.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Both Giulio, who comes from a Sicilian aristocratic family, and Ketty, who is more lower class, use lots of drugs — pot in particular.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Luxury travelers can check into the aristocratic haven of Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli as soon as April 1, with superior rooms starting at 1,320 euros.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princely. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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