ROYALTIES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

royalties

noun

plural of royalty

as in aristocracies

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class a political fund-raiser attended by the royalty of the Hollywood scene

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Recent Examples of royalties Mike Smith, who pleaded guilty, was accused of making millions in royalties off a scheme that involved using bots to artificially inflate plays of his songs. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 By cutting into that pool, Smith reduced royalties across the board. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 As argued in a new piece by nonprofit Stand Up for Stand Up, this evolution of SiriusXM’s comedy programming has been harmful to working-class comics who depended on Raw Dog airplay and the royalties that came with it. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Through licensing deals, the Knicks are not only paid royalties but can also set standards for quality and usage, including standards concerning typography, scripts, designs and workmanship that counterfeiters lack. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Composer Maurice Jarre received royalties for the brief use of his leitmotif. — Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 Collecting royalties Royal Pop pocket watches in the shop window of the Swatch store on 23rd May 2026 in London, United Kingdom. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 In July, a Munich court ruled against Suno in a case brought by GEMA, which collects royalties for German songwriters and publishers. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 More than $509,000 in support has come through those royalties, according to UNRWA USA CEO Mara Kronenfeld. — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of best

Noun

Professional societies and standards organizations will need to develop and regularly update the technical requirements.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Cultural differences are also a concern, particularly with tourists visiting countries with much less permissive societies than the one they are used to.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

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The first meeting was in November of last year at the White House, when Mamdani was mayor elect, and the second was in February, also at the White House.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
The governor-elect faced a fight over removing Nick Balletto, who had initially been dismissive of Lamont as a candidate, as the Democratic state chair.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of elect

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Meanwhile, keep in mind that needing to update your business systems is a sign the company is growing and becoming more sophisticated—qualities that tend to indicate success and create opportunities for further expansion.

— Nellie Akalp, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
What makes vintage furniture appealing right now Vintage furniture offers qualities beyond simply recreating an older look.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

The best urea creams tap into an ingredient that’s naturally found in our skin and can hydrate, soften, and help smooth rough texture.

— Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026
But many eye creams simply hydrate without any real anti-aging benefits, and searching for a star formula can get pricey fast.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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