princely

Example Sentences

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They had assiduously saved the cash that came in from gifts and summer jobs, and it had compounded over time to reach a princely sum.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

He will then visit the princely palace, the official residence of the Grimaldi dynasty since the 13th century, for a private meeting with Prince Albert.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Some tried to keep it alive in the Indian princely state of Hyderabad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

His princely ambitions are hardly new revelations; the signs are everywhere.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

In those days, an extra eighty cents a week was a princely sum.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson