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also monarchic
as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
guests who stay in the hotel's most expensive suite live in monarchical splendor
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Recent Examples of monarchical
The Americans’ victory, and, more important, the victory of democratic ideals, upended the old monarchical world order.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
In the past, several Saudi kings, including the late Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, argued with the clergy on the issue of change, only to retreat to avoid a dangerous clash that might upend internal stability and the monarchical order.
—Bilal Y. Saab, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2017
Historically, that hasn’t guaranteed a like-minded successor, as demonstrated by the choice of the Polish John Paul II after 455 years of Italian popes, and the selection of the decentralizing Francis after 35 years of more monarchical papacies.
— Made By History, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Throughout the nineteenth century, liberal democracies sought to outperform monarchical, hereditary, and aristocratic regimes.
—Daniel Deudney, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
In the past, several Saudi kings, including the late Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, argued with the clergy on the issue of change, only to retreat to avoid a dangerous clash that might upend internal stability and the monarchical order.
—Bilal Y. Saab, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2017
Historically, that hasn’t guaranteed a like-minded successor, as demonstrated by the choice of the Polish John Paul II after 455 years of Italian popes, and the selection of the decentralizing Francis after 35 years of more monarchical papacies.
— Made By History, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Throughout the nineteenth century, liberal democracies sought to outperform monarchical, hereditary, and aristocratic regimes.
—Daniel Deudney, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchical
Adjective
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The project received a $7,000 development grant from the Royal Film Commission … A regal reward for a powerful story of memory and identity.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Culpo stunned in a regal ball gown by Dolce & Gabbana that featured a crew neck, long sleeves, and a buttoned back.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The news about the British royal family has been mostly positive, as of late.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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Although Prince William didn't have a representative at the meeting, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams doubts that the Prince of Wales was completely unaware of the talks.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Marten, 38, grew up in a wealthy, aristocratic family with ties to the royal family.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Audiences online have reveled in this pivot from Hoult, whose aristocratic vibe has made for great period dramas but never juiced his off-duty style.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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