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as in rulers
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 magnates
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 monarchs
Hungary’s first king, Stephen I, built a basilica in Székesfehérvár that served as the coronation site for later monarchs.
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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
In the Southwest, consider 'Cusp' blazing star—a late-blooming variety monarchs depend on during the end of summer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Tuberculosis, the bacteria often associated with the deaths of Victorian-era monarchs, was recently contracted by more than 200 high school students in San Francisco.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Expecting a population raised under monarchs and mullahs to improvise a constitutional republic on short notice may be less strategy and more wishful thinking.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
European monarchs decided when to commit their countries to wars and military incursions.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
To their surprise and dismay only 1,914 monarchs were counted.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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
In the Southwest, consider 'Cusp' blazing star—a late-blooming variety monarchs depend on during the end of summer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Tuberculosis, the bacteria often associated with the deaths of Victorian-era monarchs, was recently contracted by more than 200 high school students in San Francisco.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Expecting a population raised under monarchs and mullahs to improvise a constitutional republic on short notice may be less strategy and more wishful thinking.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
European monarchs decided when to commit their countries to wars and military incursions.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
To their surprise and dismay only 1,914 monarchs were counted.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchs
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The Rajput rulers of the Shivalik Hills, alarmed by the growing Sikh influence in the region, had sought Aurangzeb’s assistance after failed attempts to dislodge the Guru from Anandpur, Punjab.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The records do not show if Epstein’s advice was considered by the Saudi rulers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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And in the milk biz, Guida and his brother Frank had gone from pickup truck peddling to the undisputed milk magnates of Central Connecticut.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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During America’s Gilded Age, the era’s industrial titans—steel, oil, and rail magnates—turned to Europe for inspiration for their home decor and architecture.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chicago and Illinois are truly a land where kings rule.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Below, according to a San Francisco Chronicle video, in bold white letters on the sand, demonstrators displayed another message saying no to ICE, wars, lies and kings.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Steyer has most pointedly taken aim at tech company tycoons who have put millions into San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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Whatever their precise content, the blessings of liberty allow people to be something like sovereigns over their own lives.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Defender’s role in that family is the rugged, rebellious brother who misbehaves out in the wild while Discovery gets the princes and princesses off to boarding school.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Endowed not only with a privileged birthright but—unlike the actual princes over in England, who had weak chins and went bald young—the physical stature to match?—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Monarchs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchs. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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