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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
Officials recently unveiled the discovery of an 11th-century wax seal belonging to one of the most influential monarchs in English history.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Continental Legacy features comforting meals that India’s monarchs would have served their visiting guests from the continent, going from a Velouté de Morilles to an English trifle pudding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The beautiful, bold display of pink or purplish-blue flowers from late summer through fall is a butterfly favorite, especially for migrating monarchs.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
For their city-stopping free concert here, BTS will walk to the stage via the King’s Road, following the path of five centuries of monarchs.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s first king, Stephen I, built a basilica in Székesfehérvár that served as the coronation site for later monarchs.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Later this month, British monarchs will step onto American shores for the first time in two decades.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Southwest, consider 'Cusp' blazing star—a late-blooming variety monarchs depend on during the end of summer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Continental Legacy features comforting meals that India’s monarchs would have served their visiting guests from the continent, going from a Velouté de Morilles to an English trifle pudding.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The beautiful, bold display of pink or purplish-blue flowers from late summer through fall is a butterfly favorite, especially for migrating monarchs.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
For their city-stopping free concert here, BTS will walk to the stage via the King’s Road, following the path of five centuries of monarchs.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Hungary’s first king, Stephen I, built a basilica in Székesfehérvár that served as the coronation site for later monarchs.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Later this month, British monarchs will step onto American shores for the first time in two decades.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Southwest, consider 'Cusp' blazing star—a late-blooming variety monarchs depend on during the end of summer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchs
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Singh died in 1839, and the Punjabi throne faced frequent changing of rulers for four years until Duleep Singh, a young boy, and his mother, Rani Jindan were left to take over.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ensuing rulers, the Joseon monarchy, did their predecessors one better.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 followed Cross in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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And in the milk biz, Guida and his brother Frank had gone from pickup truck peddling to the undisputed milk magnates of Central Connecticut.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Edward, known for his strong piety, is also distinguished as one of the few English kings to be canonized.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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People too often imagine the Church as having played second fiddle in colonial history, jumping on opportunities opened up by the actions of kings, navigators, and merchants.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
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From Hong Kong to Seoul, tycoons are offering cash and perks to boost birth rates, testing whether private wealth can succeed where governments have struggled.—
Diana Li,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
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Steyer has most pointedly taken aim at tech company tycoons who have put millions into San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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Whatever their precise content, the blessings of liberty allow people to be something like sovereigns over their own lives.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Peyton, 27, showed small, delicate drawings of princes, aristocrats, historical figures, writers.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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The princes founded the charity, aimed at helping children in Lethoso and Botswana, in honor of their late mothers, Princess Diana and Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Monarchs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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