as in king
a man who rules an empire
Roman emperors
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Recent Examples of emperor
Marcus Aurelius, the surviving Roman emperor, is mostly famous in our time because of his Stoicism.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Reaching an impressive 52 feet, the limestone structure is covered in Parian marble, with sculptural relief panels that tell the story of the emperor’s life and military exploits.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
For opponents, that can feel like the tennis equivalent of a thumbs-down from a Roman emperor.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Upon her death, the emperor called for the Taj Mahal to be built in her honor—hence where the famed diamond gets its name.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Reaching an impressive 52 feet, the limestone structure is covered in Parian marble, with sculptural relief panels that tell the story of the emperor’s life and military exploits.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
For opponents, that can feel like the tennis equivalent of a thumbs-down from a Roman emperor.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Upon her death, the emperor called for the Taj Mahal to be built in her honor—hence where the famed diamond gets its name.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emperor
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Here for a romantic getaway, my husband and I stayed in the luxurious Kalinago king suite overlooking the ocean, with a private patio perfect for just-the-two-of-us lounging.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Professional sports are king in Dallas, the home of the Cowboys, Stars, Mavericks, Wings, and FC Dallas, among others.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The lords can amend bills and send them back to lawmakers for another look.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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Barrows manages the future sovereign's schedule, and accompanies her to the various appointments she is called upon to attend.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
31 Jan. 2026
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Calvin’s commentary emphasized clemency not only as a rational posture for a sovereign to adopt, but as a heroic virtue that is the essence of our common humanity.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Biden put this sentiment into action by working with Netanyahu despite serious moral and political failures in Gaza, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on NATO expansion, and with Gulf potentates on the region’s security architecture.—
James Jeffrey,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Nov. 2025
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Why don’t all the rich potentates, sheiks, oligarchs and MAGA dictators meet and fix it?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Emperor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emperor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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