as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
set a princely meal before their guests
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Recent Examples of princely
When Britain divided its Indian colony into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan in 1947, the status of what was then the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was left undecided.
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Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023
Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
All for the princely salary of $3,200.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
The children of Prince Edward, the king’s younger brother, have so far declined to use their princely titles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
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Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023
Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
All for the princely salary of $3,200.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
The children of Prince Edward, the king’s younger brother, have so far declined to use their princely titles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for princely
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Ivanka, husband Jared Kushner and their three kids — Arabella, 13, Joseph, 11, and Theodore, 8 — looked regal in the photos shared to Instagram.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Others interpreted the look through a more regal lens.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Since its formation in 2020, Prince William’s Earthshot Prize and its annual awards have been a cornerstone of the future king’s royal work and his commitment to environmentalism.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Princess Kate Middleton is in remission following her cancer battle, which likely means royal watchers will be seeing more of her soon.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Their attire and posture radiated an iconic, aristocratic style, exemplified by Vance's wife, who stood elegantly in her rose-pitch dress coat.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the name, Palace hotels aren’t always centuries-old aristocratic mansions, and many feel thoroughly modern.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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Every dynasty has its ruler (or two) who would rather be doing something other than exercising his kingly powers, and Tu Duc, an artistic and largely ineffectual poet-ruler, was the Nguyens’ black sheep.—
Hanya Yanagihara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princely. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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