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

Before its complete demise, it was almost brought to the Indian princely state of Hyderabad, where it could have taken root.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The stripping of a princely title is so rare in British royal-legal history that the last person it happened to was Ernest Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale, Earl of Armagh.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

As always, Bull felt euphoric and princely in the company of trains.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy