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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
The way Harry and Meghan stepped back reportedly left the monarch feeling unsettled.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s first king, Stephen I, built a basilica in Székesfehérvár that served as the coronation site for later monarchs.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Later this month, British monarchs will step onto American shores for the first time in two decades.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
At earlier periods of history, the role used to involve giving political advice to the monarch.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s first king, Stephen I, built a basilica in Székesfehérvár that served as the coronation site for later monarchs.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Later this month, British monarchs will step onto American shores for the first time in two decades.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
At earlier periods of history, the role used to involve giving political advice to the monarch.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for monarch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarch
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The forts, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, and even cities that Mughal rulers commissioned reflect their ambition and affluence as much as their tastes and sensibilities.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The original Aegon was the first to unite the kingdoms of Westeros under one ruler.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Adelson is the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and is a physician, philanthropist, and major GOP donor.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For one, having a sovereign customer, rather than selling to another private company, helps improve the financing terms Infinity Power can attract (even if the sovereign is a troubled one like Egypt).—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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In a turn straight from a Shakespearean drama, the shocking abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII made her father the new sovereign in 1936 and set Princess Elizabeth, then 10, on the path to reign one day.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year’s cohort included a luxury fashion and cosmetics mogul; an oil tycoon; a casino magnate; and the founder of lending giant Rocket Mortgage.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival showcases Arab-language cinema and international festival titles alongside red carpet glamor, with guests in 2025 including Cate Blanchett.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Doing so asserted his own role as a maker of emperors, while Charlemagne gained a sacred aura.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, a very bad emperor was said to have rounded up the disabled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the afternoon, the king and queen will visit Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School in Fishtown, where they'll be joined by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dressed in a dark suit and wearing medals from his decade of service in the British army, the prince acknowledged the crowd with a smile and a wave.—
Kylie Walters,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals crowned Boye Mafe as prince of the pass rush going forward, shelling out $20 million per year for his services.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fruitland Nurseries dates to 1858, a partnership between a Belgian baron named Louis Berckmans and his son, Prosper.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Upon hearing that, Dick flashed back to his own career and his own father, Kenneth Monfort, the cattle baron who revolutionized the beef industry and died in 2001 at age 71 after suffering for years with emphysema.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Monarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarch. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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