monarchies

plural of monarchy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of monarchies No more communism, or fascism; no more theocracy, or monarchies. Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025 America’s most steadfast allies in this bit of the 21st century are the Gulf monarchies, true and unapologetic kingdoms big on pomp and light on participation. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025 Allies of Washington, Gulf monarchies have sought to stabilize ties with both Iran and Israel to resolve longstanding security concerns. Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 The estimate shows that the family private-equity fund has added another $320 million, most of it from managing money contributed to oil-rich Persian Gulf monarchies, including Qatar. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 In the 1600s the British parliament firmly established its predominance over the king, while Europe saw the rise of absolute monarchies in the then-great continental powers of Spain and France. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The efforts for a new ceasefire have the backing of major Arab Gulf monarchies, according to two officials who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the discussions. Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchies
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • America’s most steadfast allies in this bit of the 21st century are the Gulf monarchies, true and unapologetic kingdoms big on pomp and light on participation.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • It was set so far after the different kingdoms, fiefdoms and ruling factions have grown.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What states have reported listeria cases?
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Vought posted on the social media site X that the Energy Department funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Michael Copley, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.
    Muvija M, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • These services are typically underfunded by the government, even without a shutdown, and tribal nations have to supplement the services with their own revenues, largely from gaming.
    Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Monarchies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchies. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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