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
That run equals Drake’s longest streak of rulers on Rhythmic Airplay.
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Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
The artifact once belonged to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, a ruler from the Third Intermediate Period.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Speaking of practicality, there’s a 9-in-1 multitool pen that acts as an LED light, stylus, ruler, bubble level, bottle opener, screwdriver, and ballpoint pen.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
But the plans sparked a dispute with the Oba of Benin, the traditional ruler, who argued that the items were stolen from his ancestors and should be returned to his family.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
The artifact once belonged to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, a ruler from the Third Intermediate Period.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Speaking of practicality, there’s a 9-in-1 multitool pen that acts as an LED light, stylus, ruler, bubble level, bottle opener, screwdriver, and ballpoint pen.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
But the plans sparked a dispute with the Oba of Benin, the traditional ruler, who argued that the items were stolen from his ancestors and should be returned to his family.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ruler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruler
Noun
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Between pints of cider and the echo of centuries-old walls, Prince William showed a monarchy that feels more human — and a monarch-in-waiting intent on keeping it that way.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The monarch, 76, is continuing his treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wall Street, institutions and even sovereigns are migrating infrastructure onto the blockchain and ETH is well positioned to capture value through various channels.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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The sovereign sent the message following the attack that happened earlier on Thursday outside of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zhu compared himself to an old official under a new emperor; the change had left him with little to do but punch in and write meaningless reports.—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s where plenty of other investors, analysts and academics are screaming that the emperor has no clothes.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The science, literature and economics prizes are presented to the laureates by the Swedish king at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death, followed by a lavish banquet at city hall.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The accommodations offer resort, coastline, or ocean views; king or double queen beds; balconies or ground-level patios; and optional Club level.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ruler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruler. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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