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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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as in magnates
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
As part of Columbus’s mission, the monarchs urged him to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity, search for more gold, and develop trading relations.
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Similarly, if native milkweed doesn’t go dormant in time to prompt monarch butterflies to migrate to overwintering sites, the monarchs may be endangered.
—Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Under sponsorship by monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria began a new era of vast exploration of the world.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Remarkably, 12 European countries are still ruled by monarchs—nearly one-third the world’s total—many of them small nations like Denmark and Monaco.
—Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Cutting back on mowing, limiting pesticides and creating windbreaks will all help monarchs survive.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
According to the royal family’s website, foreign monarchs, presidents or prime ministers are invited to visit the monarch on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The stature was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has since been the home of 40 monarchs.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
As the carriages rolled through the estate toward Windsor Castle, the sound of hooves echoed against the walls of Windsor, which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has been home to 40 monarchs since then.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Similarly, if native milkweed doesn’t go dormant in time to prompt monarch butterflies to migrate to overwintering sites, the monarchs may be endangered.
—Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Under sponsorship by monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria began a new era of vast exploration of the world.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Remarkably, 12 European countries are still ruled by monarchs—nearly one-third the world’s total—many of them small nations like Denmark and Monaco.
—Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Cutting back on mowing, limiting pesticides and creating windbreaks will all help monarchs survive.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
According to the royal family’s website, foreign monarchs, presidents or prime ministers are invited to visit the monarch on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The stature was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has since been the home of 40 monarchs.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
As the carriages rolled through the estate toward Windsor Castle, the sound of hooves echoed against the walls of Windsor, which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has been home to 40 monarchs since then.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchs
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Finally, some inscriptions seem to indicate strong alliances or diplomatic ties with other Mayan rulers, a critical detail given that Cobá was a major urban center for centuries.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Plus, with the new win, Yankee ties Bad Bunny with 29 rulers, the fourth-most following J Balvin (39), Ozuna (36) and Enrique Iglesias (32).—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Season 2, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now the second season finds Cross in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Ohio Renaissance Festival final weekend Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stewart compared Trump with several past kings, finding the president lacking in his royal tendencies.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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The series marks the first mainstream platform uniting India’s entertainment icons with industry tycoons to spotlight fashion entrepreneurship.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Recent years have seen these tycoons entering into the world of politics.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has similarly dropped into deep curtsies when meeting other sovereigns on trips abroad.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street, institutions and even sovereigns are migrating infrastructure onto the blockchain and ETH is well positioned to capture value through various channels.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ludwig’s distant paternal ancestors were in fact German Jewish merchants, not warlike princes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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And now, with a lucrative new four-year deal for film and TV at Paramount for their production company, Upside Down Pictures, they’re primed to become the crown princes of Hollywood.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Monarchs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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