monarchical

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But they are assaults on the country’s character as a republic born from distrust of monarchical grandiosity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

As more than one commentator has pointed out, France – with its monarchical instincts and top-down conception of power – has never developed a culture of compromise.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024

Supreme Court justice—donned the ceremonial attire of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George upon being granted a knighthood from the monarchical religious-military order.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2024

It felt like an appropriately monarchical appearance for the occasion, and Dion’s appearance was a reminder that, even if she is not singing, she’s still here, still a star.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

It reflected his genuine conviction that England was an inherently corrupt society, the bastion of monarchical power, aristocratic privilege, and courtly intrigue.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis