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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2
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 Music City was shining a little brighter as country music royalty stepped out for a night of celebration. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Erica was running the Gibson Gives foundation for Gibson guitars, and Alex was coming to Nashville to announce that royalties from one of his signature Epiphone guitars would benefit Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Room in the Inn. — Kevin Griffin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 According to the athletic department’s annual report, Boise State made $1,569,476 through royalties, which was a 121% increase from the prior fiscal year. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026 After a decline, royalty exports rebounded to AUD415 million ($295 million) in FY 2024/25. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 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
  • The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Just a few days earlier at Palazzo Brancaccio, the ladies of the Roman aristocracy had vied to appear in the ballroom scenes, perhaps hoping to meet Gregory Peck.
    — Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Upon his arrival in London, Mai became something of a celebrity among the aristocracy, and was welcomed by King George III.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aristocracy
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  • Originally published in Esquire magazine, this group portrait of jazz nobility was photographed at 17 East 126th Street in New York City.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to portray them with the same nobility and dignity as the figures of the great masters.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of nobility
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  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
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  • The challenge is to preserve human dignity while recovering our capacity for heroic ambition.
    — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There’s something profoundly moving about helping others exit this world surrounded by love and with dignity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Aesthetic experiences were here not reserved for museums or the elite, but folded in along with daily drudgeries.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As the girls ache for a way into the glittering world of the waterfront elite, a secret phone romance with a boy from the local boat club finally makes that dream feel possible.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Royalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/royalty. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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