ROYALTIES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

royalties

noun

plural of royalty

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 The Irish novelist had pledged to donate royalties from her books to the direct-action protest group, despite the fact that the UK has, controversially, proscribed it as a terrorist organisation. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026 Most notably, the labels have argued that the mass uploads of AI tracks are diminishing the royalties from actual musicians. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The two sides have been involved in opposing legal actions over contractual control, outside collaborations, releases, touring agreements, royalties and creative independence. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2026 Rooney had pledged to donate royalties from her bestselling novels, which include ‘Intermezzo’ and ‘Normal People,’ to Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization by the British government. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Tidal has also promised to label AI music and ban those tracks from accruing royalties. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The group acquired Origin for just over $40 million, plus a portion of future royalties, and became the basin’s top player. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Mike Smith, who pleaded guilty, was accused of making millions in royalties off a scheme that involved using bots to artificially inflate plays of his songs. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 By cutting into that pool, Smith reduced royalties across the board. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of best

Noun

The idea is that voting is not the only way to drive change; demonstration is considered a bedrock value, a way to make elites hear the populace and to defend freedoms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
As a consequence, Moscow must direct coercive pressure at Europe—its elites, its decision-making centers, and its critical infrastructure.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of elites

Noun

However, like many other coastal societies shaped by the migration and economics of Atlantic cod, Lofoten has been no stranger to ecosystem pressures over the decades, from shifting migration patterns to offshore fishing fleets.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
These societies still fear China and North Korea and still depend on the United States.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

The first meeting was in November of last year at the White House, when Mamdani was mayor elect, and the second was in February, also at the White House.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
The governor-elect faced a fight over removing Nick Balletto, who had initially been dismissive of Lamont as a candidate, as the Democratic state chair.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of elect

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In-store arrivals of see-through loose tops are up 30% in the US, per Heuritech.

— Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
The seating area features a mix of table sizes, ranging from those designed for solo travelers up to two-tops that can be pushed together for groups of eight (the former dining area is now part of the buffet seating).

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tops

Noun

Across the islands, artisanal cheesemakers and farmers growing root vegetables and edible flowers are cultivating the region’s rich ecosystem.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
The shop will carry orchids, roses, dahlias, peonies, hydrangeas, and other seasonal flowers in addition to arrangements for weddings, corporate events and other occasions.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of flowers

Noun

This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so).

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
A lot of CEOs have thrived despite, and sometimes because of, qualities that have been classified as disabilities.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

Even some creators being paid to love their estrogen creams are fairly measured when reporting their results, which include less reactivity and more hydration.

— Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
The global market for anti-aging products — including anti-wrinkle creams, plastic surgery and hair restoration — was nearly $78 billion in 2025, according to a study by Precedence Research.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of creams

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