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Pahlavi is the son of Iran’s former shah, who was so widely hated that millions took to the streets in 1979 to force him from power.
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Pahlavi, the son of the last shah of Iran, was leaving the city’s federal news conference building on Thursday when an individual approached him from behind and chucked the substance at his back.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Pahlavi, 65, is the son of Iran’s former shah, who was so widely hated that millions took to the streets in 1979 to force him from power.
—Markus Schreiber, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
His father, Iran’s shah, was so widely hated that millions took to the streets in 1979, forcing him from power.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Pahlavi, the son of the last shah of Iran, was leaving the city’s federal news conference building on Thursday when an individual approached him from behind and chucked the substance at his back.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Pahlavi, 65, is the son of Iran’s former shah, who was so widely hated that millions took to the streets in 1979 to force him from power.
—Markus Schreiber, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
His father, Iran’s shah, was so widely hated that millions took to the streets in 1979, forcing him from power.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shah
Noun
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The second part, loosely based on the siege of Chitor in 1303 by the Delhi sultan Alauddin Khalji, shifts from historical narrative into allegory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beren serves all the mezza favorites like hummus, babaghanoush, feta and pink sultan (a red beet dip).—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cultured prince ran in Paris's academic, scientific and artistic circles, and hosted many a lively gathering at his palace—a tradition of hospitality that was revived in 2010, with the opening of the Shangri-La Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ever since, the former prince has been keeping out of the public eye.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Arsenal are the kings of marginal games, beating their opponents with physicality, pressing and defensive possession.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The emperor’s burial complex, stretching across 22 square miles, remains unexcavated.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Nizari imams claim direct descent from the Prophet Mohammed; it has been rumored that the current khan’s personal fortune is $13.3 billion.—
John Ganz,
Harper's Magazine,
22 May 2024
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Her tribe also elected her as its khan, its leader, after her father died.—
Hannah Fish,
The Christian Science Monitor,
15 Feb. 2024
Noun
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Harry cradles the young princess in his arms as Meghan, dressed all in khaki rests her arm on his shoulder lovingly.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The then-princess remained committed to him despite concerns within royal circles about his finances, foreign background and family connections.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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In 2017, four regional rivals implemented a land and air blockade of Qatar, citing comments by its emir praising Iran as a great power.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2010, a Qatari emir argued, in private correspondence released by WikiLeaks, that the Iranians could not be trusted.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Similarly, the scale, scope and depth of the AI revolution will also compel the group practice leaders, health system executives, private equity satraps and all others who now pull the strings on so many physicians to adapt to the democratization of medical knowledge.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The ranks of the leadership are staffed, in large measure, with satraps and mediocrities.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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“Shah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shah. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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