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Recent Examples of emir
The announcement came as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined President Donald Trump and the emir of Qatar in Doha for a signing ceremony as part of the president’s tour through the Middle East.
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Michele Luhn, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The soccer boss is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will hand World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Trump spoke to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , to thank him for helping land the agreement.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Infantino joined President Trump and the Qatari emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Michele Luhn, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The soccer boss is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will hand World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Trump spoke to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , to thank him for helping land the agreement.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Infantino joined President Trump and the Qatari emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emir
Noun
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The painting, which depicts a bejeweled sultan, the 38cm x 29cm piece was still shrouded in mystery, prompting the new owner to get an expert opinion.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Sultanate: Supreme power rests in the hands of a sultan.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In March, the princes and fellow trustees resigned amid growing tensions with Chandauka.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even pop prince Justin Bieber is keeping it low-key on his new album, which relies on sparse, downbeat guitars.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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None will shout the emperor has no clothes to preserve their unwarranted esteem, occasionally soaring to veneration among the unschooled.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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Has the Bama emperor’s post-2023 abdication slightly eased the pressure on everybody else?—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Morgan Wallen remains the undisputed king of country music at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Clocking in at 2,300 square feet each, these residences feature four king bedrooms, an open floor plan, full kitchens, private patios, and 24/7 concierge service.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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There is only one queen at a time and should two reign, they are considered mother-daughter empresses.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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On this day in 1762: Catherine the Great began her reign as empress of Russia after seizing control from her husband, Peter III.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Alongside Gadot, the film starred Rachel Zegler as the titular Disney princess, Andrew Burnap as the Prince Charming stand-in Jonathan, Patrick Page as the Magic Mirror and Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The princess will officially open the festival, joined by a delegation of 500 Belgian media, entertainment, sports and gaming industry leaders.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Similarly, the scale, scope and depth of the AI revolution will also compel the group practice leaders, health system executives, private equity satraps and all others who now pull the strings on so many physicians to adapt to the democratization of medical knowledge.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The ranks of the leadership are staffed, in large measure, with satraps and mediocrities.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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When popular protests swept the country in 1979, leading to the shah’s overthrow, some Jews fled before the mullahs consolidated power.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Beneath a formal alliance, there was a good deal of cynicism on the U.S. part about the shah’s repressive regime and use of secret police to suppress opposition.—
Gregory F. Treverton,
The Conversation,
25 June 2025
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“Emir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emir. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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