MONARCHS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

monarchs

noun

plural of monarch

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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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 Social media has given the wealthy something the French monarchs at the Palace of Versailles never had—a real-time global audience of millions. — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 According to the World Wildlife Fund, the overwintering areas covered by monarchs this year increased by 64 percent. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Opinions on voluntary abdication by reigning monarchs vary amongst the royal families of Europe, but there is precedent in Belgium. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 But monarchs are not the only insects that depend on milkweed. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 On the gallery’s walls, meanwhile, hang 28 portrait tapestries of monarchs, architects, and artists. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 Fall was marked by the arrival of migrating monarchs making their way to their rainy-season homes on the coast. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Another resident, Kana Sakakura, noted that countries in Europe, such as the UK, have long histories of female monarchs. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 And in a place where celebrity passersby and visiting monarchs typically get the same collective shrug, a certain exuberance appeared. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

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Noun

For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
With his latest champion secured, the Grammy nominee ties Katy Perry for the tenth-most rulers in the history of the ranking, with 11 apiece.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
England can keep its in-fighting kings and estranged – and strange - family.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of kings

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The entrepreneur’s efforts secured him a place on the list of the Philippines’ 50 richest in a challenging year when a weaker peso took a toll on the total wealth of the country’s tycoons, which shrank 8% to $79 billion.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
That has created mounting public resistance as tech companies concentrate historic levels of wealth in the hands of a select group of tycoons.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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As one of the big three ratings agencies, alongside Fitch and Moody’s, S&P Global plays a crucial role in determining whether African sovereigns and businesses can secure capital from international financial markets.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Some sovereigns have succeeded in extracting millions of dollars in refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by filing false tax forms.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 July 2026

Definition of sovereigns

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To ensure compliance, three imperial princes were tasked with personally notifying senior Japanese military commanders of the surrender.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
The Belgian princesses and princes have all been busy with their education, with a recent milestone being King Philippe and Queen Mathilde traveling to Boston for Princess Elisabeth’s graduation ceremonies.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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