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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
In 1951, Iranian politician Mohammed Mossadegh, who had opposed granting Reza monarchical powers in 1925, was named prime minister.
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Many good people don’t have the time, or haven’t made the time, to become fully informed about the threats Trump poses or the monarchical power the Supreme Court’s immunity decision would grant him.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts hit back at the claim that the court was bestowing monarchical powers on the presidency.
—Cameron Joseph, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2024
The Islamists’ revenge on the monarchical state was swift and brutal, and soon included overrunning the U.S. embassy and taking more than 50 American hostages.
—Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Many good people don’t have the time, or haven’t made the time, to become fully informed about the threats Trump poses or the monarchical power the Supreme Court’s immunity decision would grant him.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts hit back at the claim that the court was bestowing monarchical powers on the presidency.
—Cameron Joseph, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2024
The Islamists’ revenge on the monarchical state was swift and brutal, and soon included overrunning the U.S. embassy and taking more than 50 American hostages.
—Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchical
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Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Despite their regal origins, modern Maltese dogs remain approachable and loving, eagerly engaging in games and cuddles with their owners.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Karki also says that royal backing of the GMC means any criticism could be considered seditious.By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Follow your gallery tour with a visit to another villa that once belonged to an aristocratic family—Villa Medici.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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After her Emmy win for Succession, Snook took home an Olivier for playing all 26 roles in this new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s witty, haunting novel of vanity, aristocratic cruelty, and greed.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Monarchical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchical. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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