as in monarch
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
the aging ruler agonized over the choice of an heir
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Recent Examples of ruler
And when many Western leaders denounced Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the 2018 assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, a writer who was critical of the Saudi regime, Putin publicly embraced the Saudi ruler.
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Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
The mullahs' rulers—unelected and unaccountable—face a citizenry that is increasingly emboldened and defiant.
—Tom Ridge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Notably, six out of those titles belong to Karol G herself, while Natti Natasha is the only other woman to secure two rulers or more on her own this decade.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement That makes The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia, House’s new book about Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, essential reading.
—Edward Felsenthal, Time, 23 July 2025
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Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
The mullahs' rulers—unelected and unaccountable—face a citizenry that is increasingly emboldened and defiant.
—Tom Ridge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Notably, six out of those titles belong to Karol G herself, while Natti Natasha is the only other woman to secure two rulers or more on her own this decade.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement That makes The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia, House’s new book about Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, essential reading.
—Edward Felsenthal, Time, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruler
Noun
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The monarch appeared to tell a quick joke in reaction, which made those around him smile.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The monarch had been paying for Andrew’s security after the prince lost his police protection in 2022.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The reception was held just 30 minutes from the Castle of Mey, which is closed to visitors from July 24 to Aug. 8 — suggesting that the sovereign might be staying there.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Treasury debt was traditionally issued at the long end of the curve, such as 10 and 30 years, and purchased by pension funds and sovereigns.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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None will shout the emperor has no clothes to preserve their unwarranted esteem, occasionally soaring to veneration among the unschooled.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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Has the Bama emperor’s post-2023 abdication slightly eased the pressure on everybody else?—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Morgan Wallen remains the undisputed king of country music at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Clocking in at 2,300 square feet each, these residences feature four king bedrooms, an open floor plan, full kitchens, private patios, and 24/7 concierge service.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Ruler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruler. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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