royalty

noun

ˈrȯi(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce royalty (audio)
Definition of royaltynext
1
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status she has an air of royalty that belies her humble origins

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as in aristocracy
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 royalty Smith’s streaming fraud didn’t just hurt platforms but genuine artists who share royalty pools on streaming services, the DOJ claimed. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 Sant Francesc Singular has hosted Hollywood royalty, and Michelle Obama once dined at the must-have table, number 42, in the Quadrat Restaurant garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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 Adding to the Centenaire’s supercar credentials was the lineup of Italian motorsport royalty that MCA founder Ballabio pulled together to develop the car. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for royalty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for royalty
  1. majesty
  2. aristocracy
  3. nobility
  4. best
  5. dignity
  6. elite
Noun
  • To walk deep into the mountain forests at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, is to encounter the fragrant majesty of century-old ponderosa pine trees famous for lining ski slopes, National Park trails and residential neighborhoods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of majesty
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  • Of course, one entertainer who isn’t in that category would seem to be a natural fit for Arrowhead — the one who has married into Kansas City’s aristocracy.
    — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The ‘Baronessa’ was Venetian aristocracy and lived in a vast rococo palace with Guardis and Canalettos in the drawing room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of aristocracy
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  • There’s a nobility in providing some fan service to help immerse Oasis devotees who could not afford the outrageous ticket prices to attend the tour.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Working as a portraitist, she was commissioned by university scholars and local nobility in Bologna, the Italian city where she was born.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nobility
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  • 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
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  • The safety and dignity of more than two million civilians cannot continue to be held hostage to the decisions of Hamas, much less the machinations of internal Israeli politics.
    — KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That doesn't stop him from treating the situation with dignity and empathy and respect.
    — Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dignity
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  • Meanwhile, new Gallup research suggested the technology’s benefits have largely been concentrated among elites.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Voters should select their candidates instead of the elites who spend millions of dollars to place their preferred candidates in office.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Royalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalty. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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