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as in royal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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Recent Examples of regal
Diana: This mythical, regal name has a timeless touch to it.
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Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
His renovation of the regal French civil service was centered, in the main, on competence not inheritance.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As with so many of his designs, this dress is a vision of flowing materials, including virgin wool, and the result is both modern and regal.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
His renovation of the regal French civil service was centered, in the main, on competence not inheritance.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As with so many of his designs, this dress is a vision of flowing materials, including virgin wool, and the result is both modern and regal.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regal
Adjective
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The royal family traditionally has never been known for either its sensitivity or subtlety.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Kate Middleton and Prince William continued a royal tradition, sharing an adorable new photo of their youngest son in honor of his seventh birthday on Wednesday, April 23.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The original show’s focus was Thomas Ravenel and Shep Rose, two male members of the aristocratic class in South Carolina.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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Mallorca may be known for its nightlife, its glorious beaches and lately, unfortunately, some of its tourism growing pains.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fed from glaciers on Mount Shasta’s majestic slopes, Mossbrae Falls cascades out of lava tubes and down mossy cliffs into the Sacramento River in ethereal curtains of mist, sending rainbows dancing in all directions.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the 2011 final, Cristiano Ronaldo’s majestic leap and powerful header saw Jose Mourinho’s team crowned winners at the expense of their great rivals Barcelona after extra time.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Argonautica, an epic poem written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the third century B.C.E., chronicles the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, including their encounter with Talos.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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That kind of grand expectation adds pressure to what feels like an already complex decision.—
Ruthie Ackerman,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ramzi wore hers with a 1984 Oscar de la Renta gown to The Frick’s grand reopening gala.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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