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regal

adjective

ˈrē-gəl

Definition of regal

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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Recent Examples of regal Coming from the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, Patrick has the most mellifluous tones, regal and elegant. — Kyle MacLachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 But the gala audience that showed up on opening night in Halloween mode (kilts, masks, bloodstained white suits, regal gowns) must have picked up on the production’s ultimate mixture of playfulness and horror. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 Keys closed the evening performing in a beaded dress with a regal train under the Galleria's glass dome. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 His band turned the song into a headbanger’s delight; Jay remained steady and regal over the crunching guitar chords and cathartic drum kicks. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regal

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Adjective

Queen Camilla, who wears the midi and maxidresses, took her admiration for Me+Em a step further, handing the brand a Royal Warrant as an official supplier of clothing and accessories to the royal household.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … BRIDGES UNDER FIRE — Prince Harry making 'big mistake' that could destroy the chance of royal reconciliation, expert says.

— , FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of royal

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Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

Taylor, who reportedly bought his aristocratic title on the internet, was jailed for three years for selling a fake painting by the British artist Lowry through auction house Bonhams.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Similarly, after the traumas of the Civil War and Reconstruction, some Southern writers emphasized aberrant behavior to undercut the aristocratic whitewash of gentility and custom.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of aristocratic

Adjective

The San Francisco head coach’s time as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator was both glorious and heartbreaking.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
But even those without a passion for specialty groceries end up there sooner or later for the glorious, enormous, budget-friendly sandwiches.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

The Wicker Husband’s presence — his brooding desire, and the spectacle driving the whole town wild with horny jealousy — is a majestic demonstration of cinematic craft from Dániel and Godena-Juhász and Dunckley and Rubano.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2026
And Smith had spent his teenage summers working in the Sierra as a mule hand, so reporting on the fate of the trees would be a chance to reconnect with a majestic landscape that left an enduring mark on his soul.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

Her novels are often narrated in first person and range from intimate confessions to buoyant epic sagas.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Two fighters, Lucario and Greninja, appeared, broke through the frozen screen and fought on the shattered ice blocks in an epic battle.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

The Spurs believe the most imposing version of their defensive cornerstone has yet to arrive.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
When houses squeeze into their lots, vehicles grow more imposing, and storefronts battle for attention, the problem is no longer simply whether something is beautiful or ugly.

— Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of imposing

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