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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
Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 July 2026
The last week has seen frenzy spill over for what will be an era-defining, royal-level wedding.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Issues surrounding official police protection for the Sussexes may damper their trek across the pond as Prince Harry fights for accommodations on a royal estate to best protect his family.
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Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The king invited the family of four to stay at a royal residence during their visit, Us Weekly reported.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 July 2026
The last week has seen frenzy spill over for what will be an era-defining, royal-level wedding.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Issues surrounding official police protection for the Sussexes may damper their trek across the pond as Prince Harry fights for accommodations on a royal estate to best protect his family.
—
Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The king invited the family of four to stay at a royal residence during their visit, Us Weekly reported.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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One of the athlete’s last appearances at Wimbledon, which came in 2021, saw the athlete in another Nike kit with a regal bent.
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The regal fritillary butterfly and its declining numbers began to get more attention in the mid-1990s.
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In the quarter-final, underdogs North Korea took a shock 3-0 lead over Portugal, but Eusebio inspired arguably the greatest comeback in World Cup history with a magnificent display, scoring four of Portugal’s five goals.
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Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.
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Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.
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Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
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The Sound and The Fury Told by four narrators in a stream of consciousness writing style, this 1929 story describes the downfall of a wealthy Southern aristocratic family, the Compsons.
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Because of previous demand, over 20,000 people had been employed in buckle manufacture in the Birmingham area, but when this aristocratic fashion suddenly collapsed in 1786 on the eve of the French Revolution, their trade collapsed along with it.
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With its glorious views and picturesque harbor, Whitby is the antithesis of gothic horror.
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The fans who decide to follow their country to a glorious or bitter end, irrespective of the cost or the risk of aggravating employers?
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The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.
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Keep in mind that Santorini’s wine story is also an agricultural story, and Gaia makes that easier to feel.
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In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach.
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The rise of the Roman empire across the Mediterranean widened the elite’s horizons for travel but narrowed their personal ambitions, and made romantic love a worthy subject for epic literature.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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