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ruler

noun

ˈrü-lər

Definition of ruler

as in monarch

one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority the aging ruler agonized over the choice of an heir

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Recent Examples of ruler While not universally successful, the Arab Spring did lead to the ouster of corrupt rulers, including Tunisia’s Pres. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Oft referred to as the king and queen of Italian wine, Barolo and Barbaresco can truly reign together as co-rulers, especially when produced by those with a foot in each appellation. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Hürrem takes inspiration from the 16th‑century romance between Ottoman ruler Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and his chief consort Roxelana, who became Hürrem Sultan upon winning his heart. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 For most of history, order was imposed from above because rulers did not trust ordinary people with power. — Keith Krach, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ruler

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After the late monarch stopped wearing the tiara, it was loaned to Diana in 1981 as a wedding present.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Events plod forward, one after the other, and although Michael Shaeffer is a thoroughly compelling presence as the cruel and chronically unstable monarch Aerys, other performances seem nuance-free.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

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On this day in 1415, the largest wooden ships ever built brought home a remarkable prize for the emperor of imperial China’s Ming dynasty.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
In the fourth century, Oribasius, the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate’s personal physician, in a set of guidelines for prenatal care, recommended long walks, fragrant white wine, and, occasionally, mustard.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

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As one of the big three ratings agencies, alongside Fitch and Moody’s, S&P Global plays a crucial role in determining whether African sovereigns and businesses can secure capital from international financial markets.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
While the Royal Standard is never lowered to half-mast—the reason being that there is always a sovereign on the throne—the Union Jack can be lowered to half-staff, which is exactly what happened to honor Diana.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 July 2026

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