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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
Along with the earrings, Middleton also wore the Lover’s Knot tiara, one of Princess Diana’s favorite pieces during her time as a working member of the British royal family.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The royal welcome ceremony at Windsor Castle was the first official engagement of the president and first lady’s second state visit to the UK.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
On Thursday morning, local time, the royal couple bid farewell to the Trumps at Windsor Castle, where the American guests stayed and where the glam state banquet was held on Wednesday.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
With nearly nine million people packing its halls each year, and 25,000 daily visitors to the Mona Lisa alone, the royal residence-turned-museum is struggling to bear the pressure it was never built to accommodate.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The royal welcome ceremony at Windsor Castle was the first official engagement of the president and first lady’s second state visit to the UK.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
On Thursday morning, local time, the royal couple bid farewell to the Trumps at Windsor Castle, where the American guests stayed and where the glam state banquet was held on Wednesday.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
With nearly nine million people packing its halls each year, and 25,000 daily visitors to the Mona Lisa alone, the royal residence-turned-museum is struggling to bear the pressure it was never built to accommodate.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Ariana DeBose Ariana DeBose’s McQueen look brought a regal touch to Thursday’s dinner.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutting the magnificent Bentley Flying Spur W12 from the brand’s line-up was done to meet emissions standards, and before the hybrid V8 arrived, like the one tested here, the world received a V6 plug-in.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This Idaho estate is the magnificent 708.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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His swing was easy, smooth, and powerful.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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As Mary’s family attempts to rally around the Downton heiress, Robert (Hugh Bonneville) and Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) are navigating their way through more financial strife, with those downstairs also left to ponder what the future holds for aristocratic homes like theirs.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Beyond that, people found the Mitfords’ very, very aristocratic accent extremely annoying.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid, November 4 From Kevin De Bruyne’s glorious homecoming, to one that could be a more awkward affair as Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool just months after leaving his boyhood club for Real Madrid.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Summarizing decades of comics history is no easy task but the team pulls it off well here.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Transforming Amazon into a startup-like environment isn’t an easy task.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Clark, who knelt beside Foo 30 years ago when the surfer was pulled lifeless from the sea, watched Slebir’s epic ride that day from the back of a Sea-Doo, set up to pull flailing surfers aboard.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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American growth and opportunity in times like 1836-61 and 1865-1913—and even, sure enough, 1811-12—was epic.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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