princely

Example Sentences

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They had assiduously saved the cash that came in from gifts and summer jobs, and it had compounded over time to reach a princely sum.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

He will then visit the princely palace, the official residence of the Grimaldi dynasty since the 13th century, for a private meeting with Prince Albert.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

What quickly became nonnegotiable was the fact that no princely state could go rogue and assert its own independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

His princely ambitions are hardly new revelations; the signs are everywhere.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

"You are the Stark in Winterfell, and Robb's heir. You must look princely."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin