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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
About eight miles away from Windsor Castle, Prince William, 43, marked the Queen's death anniversary with his wife, Kate Middleton, at the Women’s Institute in Sunningdale, Berkshire, a cause close to the monarch during her life.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Hugely popular Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, cannot be her father’s successor, even though she is supported by much of the public as a future monarch.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Peak monarch migration season is typically early September for southern Wisconsin, said Maggie Steinhauer, the UEC’s research manager.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Each year, millions of monarchs migrate from Canada and the United States to the oyamel fir trees of Michoacán and Estado de México.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Hugely popular Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, cannot be her father’s successor, even though she is supported by much of the public as a future monarch.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Peak monarch migration season is typically early September for southern Wisconsin, said Maggie Steinhauer, the UEC’s research manager.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Each year, millions of monarchs migrate from Canada and the United States to the oyamel fir trees of Michoacán and Estado de México.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarch
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Every ruler, every plan, every prophecy has been tested against the unruly currents of human will and the undertow of chance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The song is the act’s second ruler and first sung by Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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His daughter, philanthropist Mitzi Perdue, widow of the late poultry magnate Frank Perdue, is among the heirs selling the 104-acre spread for $15 million, co-listed with Compass agents Sean Bakhtiari and Colby Coppage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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The American Century that publishing magnate Henry Luce famously described in 1941 has to all intents and purposes come to an end.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around the same time, William and Kate attended a commemorative event for the late sovereign less than 10 miles away in Sunningdale.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 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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In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the Israeli Russian diamond tycoon filed suit against him for allegedly impersonating them and unjustly enriching himself using their last name.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a video posted by Mamdani on Monday, Morgan Spector is seen dressed as his railroad tycoon character, George Russell, from the HBO historical drama that’s set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of New York’s megarich.—
Judy Kurtz,
The Hill,
9 Sep. 2025
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The images also show the remnants of the ancient Roman council building, including a headless statue of the Roman emperor Trajan and the remains of a theater.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Nero’s time, stepping onto the stage degraded the emperor’s role.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The day will end with a state banquet, during which both the king and president will make speeches.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nearby lies a king-sized bed, which is the only sleeping area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop reported from a source close to William that the prince only found out the meeting was taking place just before the king headed to Clarence House.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, have reunited amid the royal family's estrangement from the outspoken prince.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a baron’s daughter falls deeply in love with a clergyman, defiantly forgoing societal expectations to experience true love.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 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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“Monarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarch. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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