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A very superior glare, possibly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

regal

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'a very superior' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'glare possibly' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'glare' is an anagram of 'REGAL'.

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(Other definitions for regal that I've seen before include "Fit for a monarch" , "King-like" , "Portable organ" , "Showing great dignity" , "Kingly or queenly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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