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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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Cape dresses have a regal feel to them, and this gorgeous style from MAYFASEY comes in nine color options.
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Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2020, Cristina Celestino's design firm took inspiration from the regal Italian gardens and mythological tales of the Tyrrhenian Sea to reimagine seven rooms, including the grand Belvedere Suite.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Smart is so magnificently regal, Einbinder so winningly sarcastic, that their dynamic just pops.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Spill into a boho country-style living room housing a 200-year-old cast iron range oven with a crackling fireplace, woven oatmeal rugs, a traditional Welsh dresser, a cocktail cabinet, regal upholstered armchairs, cream canvas sofas (with fluffy throws), and an oak writing desk.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2020, Cristina Celestino's design firm took inspiration from the regal Italian gardens and mythological tales of the Tyrrhenian Sea to reimagine seven rooms, including the grand Belvedere Suite.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Smart is so magnificently regal, Einbinder so winningly sarcastic, that their dynamic just pops.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Spill into a boho country-style living room housing a 200-year-old cast iron range oven with a crackling fireplace, woven oatmeal rugs, a traditional Welsh dresser, a cocktail cabinet, regal upholstered armchairs, cream canvas sofas (with fluffy throws), and an oak writing desk.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Any business left unfinished at the time of dissolution will fall away, and any bills that have not received royal assent cannot be carried over to the new government.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Statues of royal figures like Ramses II and monumental sculptures such as the Victory Column of King Merneptah reveal social structures, reflecting a dedication to documenting rulers, achievements, and the desire for Egyptian rulers to solidify their legacies.Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Allen has done a magnificent job of utilizing everyone in the offense from receivers Keon Coleman, Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, and tight end Dalton Kincaid.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Word quickly got out that Michigan Central itself was such a magnificent source of Motor City pride that the rich, powerful and famous came to walk its hallowed halls.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Follow your gallery tour with a visit to another villa that once belonged to an aristocratic family—Villa Medici.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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After her Emmy win for Succession, Snook took home an Olivier for playing all 26 roles in this new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s witty, haunting novel of vanity, aristocratic cruelty, and greed.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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But its glorious catalog lay in disarray, waiting for an astute buyer willing to mine its precious gems.Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The mountains are majestic, the skies can be very dramatic around sunset and the skiing is world class.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The nearly 4-mile String Lake Loop Trail is shorter, and offers equally majestic mountain views.Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Last year, Michigan ended a six-bowl losing streak by defeating Alabama 27-20 in an epic Rose Bowl overtime battle, followed by a dominant victory over Washington to claim the national championship.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at how the actors went from whirlwind romance to epic court battle.Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The most imposing constructions, hidden by nature, towered above the tree canopy.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Foundling certainly sounds like a more imposing leader in the long term than the country’s autocrat-of-the-day, right?Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2024
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Musk also has grand ambitions of sending the first Starships to Mars in late 2026, the next time that Earth and Mars line up, followed by crewed flights in 2028.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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The grand canyon of Washington’s National Cathedral is seldom an easy venue for any speaker.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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