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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
City are the most prominent members of City Football Group (CFG), a multi-club organisation which is majority owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group and, in turn, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the royal family and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The duchess demanded an intervention in her defense by the wider royal family.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Karki also says that royal backing of the GMC means any criticism could be considered seditious.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The duchess demanded an intervention in her defense by the wider royal family.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Karki also says that royal backing of the GMC means any criticism could be considered seditious.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for royal
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Ivanka, husband Jared Kushner and their three kids — Arabella, 13, Joseph, 11, and Theodore, 8 — looked regal in the photos shared to Instagram.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Others interpreted the look through a more regal lens.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Just take Sotheby's royal and noble sale of magnificent jewels last year that achieved more than twice the estimate, showing the high demand of revival jewelry.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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And as for the celebrated Saturn 5, the magnificent machine that launched the Apollo astronauts to the moon?—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Using a rubber spatula, fold in chocolate chips; stir mixture until smooth, about 1 minute.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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The finish is long, smooth, warming, and lingering sweetness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their attire and posture radiated an iconic, aristocratic style, exemplified by Vance's wife, who stood elegantly in her rose-pitch dress coat.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the name, Palace hotels aren’t always centuries-old aristocratic mansions, and many feel thoroughly modern.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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Karlsson was probably the biggest offender, as a couple of glorious Buffalo chances came as a result of his lapses.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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That dance in and of itself is really glorious to me.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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This simple addition also feels softer underfoot, dampens sound, and keeps your rug firmly in place for easier cleaning and added safety.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Foster is adept at taking easy ownership of every proposal or project.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her recent works, however, including The Colors Within and the 2021 historical epic series The Heike Story, have been produced under Science SARU, a studio known for its multinational staff, international co-productions, and more experimental styles.—
Kayti Burt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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As long as a biopsy is done and it’s recognized early, there’s a very high chance of cure with very simple and minimally invasive procedures.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Organize your ideas with the timeless power of the triad—three points are simple, memorable, and impactful.—
Martin Gutmann,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royal. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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