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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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Many Christian clerics and secular rulers in western Europe believed that the popes needed to return to Rome, to distance papal authority from French influence.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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After all, cats may not think of themselves as 'cats' but as rulers of their kingdoms, so perhaps being allergic to one's subjects isn't so surprising.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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That could be a smart bet for Cohen, with Donald Trump’s election spurring business magnates and world leaders to flock to Palm Beach for its proximity to the new president’s Winter White House at Mar-a-Lago.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Alongside billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, the tech magnates appeared in countless live shots of the transfer of power.—
Bloomberg,
Orange County Register,
21 Jan. 2025
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Andrew’s response is more petulance; more younger brother than the adult, aging son of the sovereign.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2024
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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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An arrogant advertiser at the peak of success is forced to promote a tycoon as a presidential candidate, while a mysterious stalker threatens to destroy his agency and his reputation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Harold Hamm: The oil tycoon—worth $18.5 billion—reportedly raised money for Trump, and has been involved in the transition, pushing to undo Biden-era electric car credits.—
Joe Walsh,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Discovery role as Philippa Georgiou, the onetime Terran emperor who allies with the titular secret division of Starfleet — and in turn must face the sins of her past.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
20 Jan. 2025
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Is the emperor wearing new clothes, or finally admitting to the ones he's been wearing all along?—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, a family friend, saw the play, about a Spanish king who couldn’t sleep until he’d been soothed by the voice of a castrato, and persuaded van Kampen to pen a screenplay.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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One day later, reality hit and the 155-pound king showed there are levels to the game, taking down the challenger and sinking in a D’Arce choke to force the first-round tapout in the UFC 311 main event Saturday at Intuit Dome.—
Brian Martin,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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The ceremony, which took place in London on Sept. 30, saw 10-year-old Scarlett gift the prince with crystal hearts for him, his Meghan, 43, and their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The prince's lawyer, David Sherborne, commended his battle outside court on Wednesday and pushed for a police investigation into the saga.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Press barons can dial back the criticism of Trump and dial up the praise.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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The series also stars Timothy Dalton as an evil land baron and Jerome Flynn as his henchman, along with Darren Mann, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, Michelle Randolph, Sebastian Roché.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Monarch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarch. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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