Thesaurus results for RULER

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 Your ruler Mercury is retrograde, and its meeting with the Moon encourages a closer look at familiar patterns. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 Popping students on the hand or arm with a ruler counts as assault, even if it’s done by a teacher, according to investigators in North Carolina. — Mark Price november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 The film follows a group of young assassins trained by Master, the absolute ruler of a tropical rainforest. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026 Tuesday’s elections in the United States – the world’s second-largest democracy – will again serve as a way for citizens to decide which party will be the legitimate ruler. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ruler

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Noun

Trump has spent a decade building himself into a gilded monarch.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
On the above occasion in 1982, the late monarch met with Pope John Paul II at Buckingham Palace during his first visit to the United Kingdom.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of monarch

Noun

All the coins are Roman, minted during the second century for five emperors and four empresses.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The new movie introduces Robert Pattinson as Scytale, shape-shifting villain who attempts to kill and overthrow Chalamet’s space emperor Paul Atreides.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of emperor

Noun

In this photo, Elizabeth also held the sovereign’s orb, also dating back to the coronation of Charles II.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
Unlike the British throne, in fact, the leadership of the Commonwealth is not automatically passed from a sovereign to their heir.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sovereign

Noun

Godzilla Minus Zero is king of the box office in its opening weekend as the sequel feature looks to dominate the frame that also sees the debuts of The Cat in the Hat, Ramayana, Wild Horse Nine and Club Kid.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026
Americans are up in arms about the much broader graft practiced by much of the political class, not just by its evil faux-king.

— Larry Wilson, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

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