as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
hailed as conqueror of the barbarian forces
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Across 17 tracks, Amos positions herself as both conqueror and coward, exploring how the greed and individualism of modern society has allowed tech feudalists and 21st-century robber barons to make out like kings.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
The Timur ruby The Timur ruby was first discovered in the 14th century and was named after the conqueror Timur, the founder of the Timurid Empire in Asia.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
In the same jungle, centuries earlier, a group of Spanish conquerors falls to that same ruthless force.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Babur’s family traced its lineage to both the Turkic conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) on his father’s side and Chagatai, the second son of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, on his mother’s side.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
The Timur ruby The Timur ruby was first discovered in the 14th century and was named after the conqueror Timur, the founder of the Timurid Empire in Asia.
—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
In the same jungle, centuries earlier, a group of Spanish conquerors falls to that same ruthless force.
—
Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Babur’s family traced its lineage to both the Turkic conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) on his father’s side and Chagatai, the second son of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, on his mother’s side.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conqueror
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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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There have been only two Mega Millions jackpot winners in 2026 so far.
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The victor is all but certain to win the November general election against the Democratic nominee in the deeply red state.
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The 154-pound division is loaded, and a win positions the victor for a unification bid against WBC champion Sebastian Fundora or IBF titleholder Josh Kelly, both of whom have name-checked these fighters.
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That included midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who returned to preseason training with Arsenal and had to face several of her English vanquishers, including captain Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy.
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“Conqueror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conqueror. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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