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as in ruler
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
the ruling monarch of Britain at that time was Queen Elizabeth I
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as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
the glitzy gala was attended by most of the reigning monarchs of the recording industry
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Recent Examples of monarch
Buckingham Palace hasn’t given much in the way of updates about the King’s condition since then, and the King has been performing most of his duties, but some recent developments have led people to believe the monarch isn’t doing that well.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2025
In summertime, the Park’s length features a riot of blooming wildflowers attracting clouds of butterflies–queen, Phaon crescent, gulf fritillary, monarch.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Darius doesn’t explain how to ensure a monarch’s good judgment.
—Debbie Felton, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025
Some of the most common species, like monarchs, are still present, but in far fewer numbers.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2025
In summertime, the Park’s length features a riot of blooming wildflowers attracting clouds of butterflies–queen, Phaon crescent, gulf fritillary, monarch.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Darius doesn’t explain how to ensure a monarch’s good judgment.
—Debbie Felton, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025
Some of the most common species, like monarchs, are still present, but in far fewer numbers.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarch
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Writers and rulers across Europe and the Americas have looked back to Virgil’s epic as a model for their own founding myths, in the construction of new nations, new colonies, new empires.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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These include American Tanto, sheepfoot, serrated and saw blade options, as well as unconventional choices like a comb and can opener/ruler/wrench/seatbelt cutter single-piece multitool.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Another historical account written in May 1955 by Nancy Oldani says the auto magnate constructed a massive boat house for his yacht and built a home for a groundskeeper on his 600-acre estate.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Bought by the Wrigley family in 1958, Wychwood was built in 1902 for Charles Hutchinson, a banking magnate and founder of the Art Institute of Chicago.—
Amy Bizzarri,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Credit rating agencies are sharpening their focus on climate vulnerability, raising questions about whether sectors or sovereigns with large protection gaps could face higher borrowing costs.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Princess Marie Caroline's grandfather, Prince Hans-Adam II is the sovereign, but her father, Prince Alois, 57, has acted as head of state since 2004.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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After killing off Jon Hamm’s oil tycoon Monty Miller, the season one finale set up Tommy to take over his late boss’ oil company alongside Monty’s wife, Cami, played by Demi Moore.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Not dabblers in the slave trade, tycoons of the slave trade.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Empire is giving up on its capital and on its emperor, as Dusk tells them this would effectively end the Galactic Empire.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hackberry acts as a larval food source for butterflies, such as the question mark and the emperor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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According to thousands of shoppers, the Becky Cameron Sheet Set, which comes in 19 colors and is available in sizes ranging from twin to California king, is an ideal pick.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled, and see over 100 daily shows.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The interview, which came to be because the prince was facing mounting scrutiny due to his alleged relationship with Epstein, was supposed to be a way to save his public image.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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The project is described to us as in the vein of King Lear and Succession, charting the rivalry between two princes over a renowned Korean painting.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ransom Eli Olds was one of the most influential auto barons of his time, credited with being the first to design an assembly line for vehicle manfacturing.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The diamond baron died on Saturday, Aug. 23, due to complications from a fall, his son, Leon, said, per The New York Times.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Monarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarch. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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