as in aristocracies
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 royalties
But the company said independent artists and labels accounted for half of all royalties.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
There are no royalties after the fact.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract.
—Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
So, OpenAI offering a drug company free AI in exchange for a percentage of drug revenues is a bit like offering free Microsoft Word to Stephen King in exchange for a percentage of royalties on his next book.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In contrast with classical standards once popular in figure skating, like Swan Lake, modern pop music is largely composed by artists who are still living and earning royalties, and can bring claims for copyright infringement.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Apple Music introduced fraud penalties back in 2022, where along with demonetizing the illegitimate streams themselves, the company employed a sliding scale of fining fraudsters a fee calculated on what would’ve been royalties.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
On Friday, Illumina acquired SomaLogic for $350 million, with the possibility to earn an additional $75 million tied to milestones and royalties.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
There are no royalties after the fact.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract.
—Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
So, OpenAI offering a drug company free AI in exchange for a percentage of drug revenues is a bit like offering free Microsoft Word to Stephen King in exchange for a percentage of royalties on his next book.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In contrast with classical standards once popular in figure skating, like Swan Lake, modern pop music is largely composed by artists who are still living and earning royalties, and can bring claims for copyright infringement.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Apple Music introduced fraud penalties back in 2022, where along with demonetizing the illegitimate streams themselves, the company employed a sliding scale of fining fraudsters a fee calculated on what would’ve been royalties.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
On Friday, Illumina acquired SomaLogic for $350 million, with the possibility to earn an additional $75 million tied to milestones and royalties.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for royalties
Noun
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Winning gold in 1998 and bronze in 2006 was no fluke; the Czechs were right there in terms of roster quality with the best-of-the-best.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Much of it is guilt by association — on the grounds, if nothing else, that elites should have known better than to associate with such a man.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Presidents, billionaires, royalty, intelligence officials and cultural elites appear in records tied to Epstein’s world.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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While the fatalities have occurred along the Central Coast and in Northern California, the phenomenon has prompted concerns and discussions among mycological societies and amateur foragers across the Golden State.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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In Islamic societies, particularly during the Ottoman Empire, the word described separate living quarters for the female members of a household, which outsiders were prohibited from accessing.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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And, unlike high-yield savings accounts, those rates are fixed and will remain the same until the account matures or until the saver elects to open the account prematurely.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the longtime advocate for lower interest rates is expected to dissent on Wednesday when the Fed likely elects to hold monetary policy steady.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Visitors were leaving potted plants and grocery-store flowers, many of them yellow, symbolizing hope for a safe return.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stores have stocked up on flowers and chocolates ahead of Valentine's Day this weekend, but this isn't always how the holiday was celebrated.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The selection features body washes and creams, hand soaps and sanitizers, fine fragrance mists, lip glosses, candles, and decorative accessories.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pharmacy technician students practice compounding mock medications such as lip balms and creams.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Royalties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalties. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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