overlord
noun
over·lord
ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd 
1
: a lord over other lords : a lord paramount
2
a
: an absolute or supreme ruler
b
: one having great power or authority
a corporate overlord
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He is the overlord of the underground gambling industry.
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At the dawn of the American Revolution, the patriots who went on to found our nation decided to buck their overlords in Britain, declare independence, and forge what was then the world’s only republican government.
—Daniel Twining, National Review, 22 May 2025
Yet Miller erases Harrell’s contribution, and Wintour tortures his concept, directing the celebs to avoid street behavior and instead lend their endorsement to the industry’s overlords.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 May 2025
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Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Neo’s human overlords can use a touchscreen on the robot to direct it to the area that needs cleaning—either as part of scheduled upkeep, or when someone (ahem) spills their soda.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2025
At the dawn of the American Revolution, the patriots who went on to found our nation decided to buck their overlords in Britain, declare independence, and forge what was then the world’s only republican government.
—Daniel Twining, National Review, 22 May 2025
Yet Miller erases Harrell’s contribution, and Wintour tortures his concept, directing the celebs to avoid street behavior and instead lend their endorsement to the industry’s overlords.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 May 2025
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“Overlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlord. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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overlord
noun
over·lord
ˈō-vər-ˌlȯ(ə)rd
1
: a lord who rules over other lords
2
: an absolute or supreme ruler
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