regal

Example Sentences

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Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's grief-stricken wife in "Hamnet," looked regal in a red Chanel off-the-shoulder bodice and flowing pink ball skirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

When William comes to the throne, Harry will always be in the background, a foil, a potential distraction and a constant reminder of a regal brotherly duo that could have been.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Her family and her regal upbringing in an otherwise poor country are enough for the everyday North Korean to accept her as leader.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

We don’t really know who Isidora was: We can surmise that she was, most likely, the wife of a man of means, of high but not regal status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The capitol building sprawled gray concrete like a regal queen spreading out her petticoats, and its giant dome glittered pure gold in the morning sun.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant