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or amir
also ameer
as in sultan
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Recent Examples of emir
The Qatari emir met on Monday with a delegation of senior Hamas officials led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Haya.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
At an Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2023, Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, walked out of the meeting before a speech by Mr. al-Assad, signaling his country’s stance.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The Princess of Wales joined her husband Prince William and father-in-law King Charles for a state visit by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emir of Qatar, in London on Tuesday.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
His uncle was Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar from 1972 to 1995.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
At an Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2023, Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, walked out of the meeting before a speech by Mr. al-Assad, signaling his country’s stance.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The Princess of Wales joined her husband Prince William and father-in-law King Charles for a state visit by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emir of Qatar, in London on Tuesday.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
His uncle was Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar from 1972 to 1995.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emir
Noun
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The Blue Mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I, the Ottoman Empire’s sultan between 1603 and 1617.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 Dec. 2024
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The sultan is the second-longest reigning monarch, following the late Queen Elizabeth II.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
29 Aug. 2024
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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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Art and culture flourished during this period, partly due to the legendary emperor’s conquests.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Across the street from the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, archaeologists excavated the remnants of a Roman emperor’s palace.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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Built in the late 12th century under the French king Philip II, the Louvre began as a royal fortress.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Comfort is king on long-haul, international flights.—
Matthew Medendorp,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The L’Oréal family empress is also far behind LVMH CEO Arnault, whose wealth stands at $168 billion—although he’s lost $40 billion just this year owing to a luxury industry slowdown.—
Prarthana Prakash,
Fortune Europe,
28 Nov. 2024
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No wedding is complete without the honeymoon, and for our generous tastemaker who wants to be crowned emperor or empress of gift giving, a visit with Griffin Bruehl, founder of BRUEHL and part of Global Travel Collection, is the best way to procure that crown.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Indeed, a cornerstone of the princess' new mission is fostering personal connections.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Choose from Disney princesses, Mickey Mouse, space, and more themes to create playful illustrations.—
Emily Hochberg,
Parents,
17 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, given Russia's dominant role in the CU, joining that group would transform Yanukovych into a satrap of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, whom Yanukovych regards as the avatar of Russian arrogance.—
Rajan Menon,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Oct. 2011
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The quick collapse of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satraps unsettled both nations.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
21 Dec. 2023
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Some critics, including Kissinger, believe that Carter’s human rights policy undermined the shah.—
Stuart E. Eisenstat,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2024
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The 1980 presidential campaign took place against the backdrop of the hostage crisis, which began in November 1979 after the U.S. admitted the Iranian shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, into the country to receive medical treatment following the Islamic Revolution that toppled him.—
Stephen Neukam,
The Hill,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Emir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emir. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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