: of, relating to, or characteristic of the styles of George IV's regency as Prince of Wales during the period 1811–20
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Noun
The people supported the regency.
Peace was restored during the regency.
Adjective
an example of Regency furniture
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 July 2024
She’s gone off to try and make all of these humongous decisions that will impact the regency, possibly, forever.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 29 July 2024
With the final part of season 3 of Bridgerton finally upon us, a new character has entered the throes of regency.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 June 2024
Set a few hundred years before everyone’s favorite regency romp, the series shares similar tropes, like naughty royals, saucy escapades, and modern songs remixed on a lute.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 23 May 2024
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Noun
The events of this episode can be summed up as follows: Catherine holds on to power even though the regency is over, and the Guises try to force a religious war.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 July 2024
She’s gone off to try and make all of these humongous decisions that will impact the regency, possibly, forever.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 29 July 2024
With the final part of season 3 of Bridgerton finally upon us, a new character has entered the throes of regency.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 June 2024
Set a few hundred years before everyone’s favorite regency romp, the series shares similar tropes, like naughty royals, saucy escapades, and modern songs remixed on a lute.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 23 May 2024
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“Regency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regency. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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regency
noun
re·gen·cy
ˈrē-jən-sē 
plural regencies
1
: the office, authority, or government of a regent or body of regents
2
: the period of rule of a regent or body of regents
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