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as in ruler
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 magnate
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 monarch
The brooches originally belonged to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and were later passed down to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, who wore them throughout her life during public engagements during her time as monarch.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
In the mean time, Stump said there are other ways people can help protect monarchs.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
As a political leader, Richard III left a legacy in English history as one of England’s worst monarchs.
—David Sterling Brown, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Trudeau may also ask the Governor General Mary Simon, who represents the monarch in Canada, to prorogue—essentially pause—Parliament to delay a no-confidence vote, though such a move would likely face legal hurdles.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
In the mean time, Stump said there are other ways people can help protect monarchs.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
As a political leader, Richard III left a legacy in English history as one of England’s worst monarchs.
—David Sterling Brown, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Trudeau may also ask the Governor General Mary Simon, who represents the monarch in Canada, to prorogue—essentially pause—Parliament to delay a no-confidence vote, though such a move would likely face legal hurdles.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarch
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The center section has a keychain hole and ceramic window-breaking stud at one end, a ruler along one side (albeit one with no numbers), and a large pry bar at the other end.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
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Throughout history, individual rulers and emperors have attempted to control, heavily tax, and even halt trade along the Silk Roads.Christian Catalini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Big Story Elon Musk’s growing influence over Trump, D.C. The tech magnate, who once largely eschewed politics, now has a political clout of his own to throw around as President-elect Trump heads back to the Oval Office.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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The shipping magnate — who also owns Olympiacos in Piraeus, Athens — brought the case against Irini Karipidis, chairperson of rival club Aris Thessaloniki, and three other claimants, including Ari Harow, formerly the chief of staff to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Kevin Coulson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Much better to be overlooked and underappreciated than in the sovereign’s good graces.Eva Wolchover, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Princess Beatrice Suddenly Changes Christmas Plans Due to Pregnancy The Christmas broadcast is one of the British sovereign's most famous holiday traditions, which King George V kicked off in 1932 and Queen Elizabeth televised for the first time in 1957.Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This version of the list, sent to the mayor’s office in February 2023, included celebrities, sports team owners, real estate tycoons and financiers.Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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But the real estate tycoon tells Forbes the investment will be done through his data center company Edgnex, financed in part by the company’s own cash and largely through bank loans.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Illiberal leaders select their cabinet members in the same way that emperors used to choose the governors of rebellious provinces: What matters most is the appointee’s loyalty and capacity to resist being suborned or co-opted by others.Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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What China needed was something like a final emperor, the breaker of the despotic chain who would summon modernity by fiat.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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The king of TDs at a position should be the No. 1 pick at the position.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Donald Trump: Comeback king Fortunes have truly reversed for former president turned President-elect Trump.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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On March 24, 2022, the day of the contentious vote, Suarez was in the United Arab Emirates — where Quinn Emanuel represents several sovereign wealth funds and other government entities — signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Emirati officials alongside the crown prince of Dubai.Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nightbreed peacock The Northman Year: 2022 Runtime: 2h 17m Director: Robert Eggers This epic from the director of The Lighthouse stars Alexander Skarsgard as a Viking prince who returns to his homeland with vengeance on his mind.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Arctic Ice promises to be carbon neutral, using carbon capture technology to offset the diesel burned to ship ice to oil barons, and, soon, your average superyacht.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shows like Dallas and Blood and Oil have capitalized on the industry’s dramatic potential, focusing on wealthy oil barons, family empires, corporate warfare, and scandalous backstabbing.Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Monarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarch. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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