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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
Netflix’s potential $83 billion takeover of the house of Harry Potter doesn’t come with marquee sports properties (WBD previously announced plans to spin off TNT Sports), but the acquisition would establish the group of one-time Hollywood outsiders as the undisputed monarchs of entertainment.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Pillbox Hats As Pamela Anderson so kindly reminded us earlier this year, this jaunty little chapeau isn’t just for monarchs and first ladies.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Those data points will help unveil how monarchs move about in overwintering sites like Santa Cruz.
—Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
When clouds get in the way, monarchs switch to a backup compass that relies on ultraviolet light to detect the angle of the Earth’s magnetic field.
—Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025
The wedding itself was held on 29 July 1981 in Saint Paul’s Cathedral, in London, followed by a lavish reception at Buckingham Palace, the official residence for British monarchs.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
In a waiting room outside the office, petitioners sat on benches, facing a wall decorated with photographs of Bukumu monarchs.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Every so often, the dead monarchs and their court sashay out of the past to offer unsubtle commentary.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Asking your local nursery to procure plants that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides, which can harm monarchs in every stage of life, is another actionable step.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Pillbox Hats As Pamela Anderson so kindly reminded us earlier this year, this jaunty little chapeau isn’t just for monarchs and first ladies.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Those data points will help unveil how monarchs move about in overwintering sites like Santa Cruz.
—Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
When clouds get in the way, monarchs switch to a backup compass that relies on ultraviolet light to detect the angle of the Earth’s magnetic field.
—Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025
The wedding itself was held on 29 July 1981 in Saint Paul’s Cathedral, in London, followed by a lavish reception at Buckingham Palace, the official residence for British monarchs.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
In a waiting room outside the office, petitioners sat on benches, facing a wall decorated with photographs of Bukumu monarchs.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Every so often, the dead monarchs and their court sashay out of the past to offer unsubtle commentary.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Asking your local nursery to procure plants that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides, which can harm monarchs in every stage of life, is another actionable step.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchs
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Most of the vitriol has been aimed at the UAE, with Emiratis largely exercising restraint — and, unlike the Qatar episode, both are avoiding personal attacks on rulers (or their mothers).—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Composed of pictograms, the Azcatitlán’s 25 folios feature a succession of Aztec rulers, and dramatize the arrival of Hernán Cortés and Christianity.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Season 2, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the Bay Area, tech magnates and creative entrepreneurs are investing in homes that double as sanctuaries for art and design.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Though he’s used to being invited to VIP gatherings — from fashion shows to meetings with presidents and kings — this seemed outside his wheelhouse.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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He's known for reshaping the Scottish government, expanding royal authority and being one of the few Scottish kings to be canonized by the Catholic Church.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Amidst all those tech tycoons, luxury’s biggest name sits at seventh in the billionaire rankings.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2025
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But managing type-A influencers and business tycoons is only part of the job.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
18 Dec. 2025
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Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has similarly dropped into deep curtsies when meeting other sovereigns on trips abroad.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street, institutions and even sovereigns are migrating infrastructure onto the blockchain and ETH is well positioned to capture value through various channels.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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As an example from the story, Walpole recalled how the three princes realized that a mule was blind in its right eye after observing that only the grass on the left side of the road had been eaten.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Ember & Ice, a three-part Quinn original, Williams and Storrie star as Dane and Finn, two fae princes from the rival Solari and Lunare kingdoms, according to a release.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Monarchs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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