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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
Learn about Hawaiian history at ‘Iolani Palace in Honolulu, the former royal residence of the last reigning monarchs of Hawaii.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz County recorded the highest count this season, with about 2,500 monarchs observed in early December.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
From early in English history, monarchs attempting to consolidate power over local authorities needed a mechanism for tempering the severity of royal justice in order to secure the acceptance of the polity.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This year’s wintertime monarchs were announced Friday night at a coronation at the RiverCentre.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The grandeur of the public rooms echoes in suites fit for monarchs—or movie stars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The hotel was originally built in the mid 19th century as an imperial villa for Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, who transformed the seaside town into a fashionable resort frequented by monarchs and exiled Russian aristocrats.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Basically, the plant emits toxins that may help monarchs fend off the parasite, but something about heat disrupts this delicate balance.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz County recorded the highest count this season, with about 2,500 monarchs observed in early December.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
From early in English history, monarchs attempting to consolidate power over local authorities needed a mechanism for tempering the severity of royal justice in order to secure the acceptance of the polity.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This year’s wintertime monarchs were announced Friday night at a coronation at the RiverCentre.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The grandeur of the public rooms echoes in suites fit for monarchs—or movie stars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The hotel was originally built in the mid 19th century as an imperial villa for Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, who transformed the seaside town into a fashionable resort frequented by monarchs and exiled Russian aristocrats.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Basically, the plant emits toxins that may help monarchs fend off the parasite, but something about heat disrupts this delicate balance.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monarchs
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Discovering a site like this allows archaeologists to further understand the culture and society of early medieval England, when the country was fragmented into several kingdoms but rulers like Offa were beginning to unify it and Alfred the Great was fighting off Viking invaders.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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And third, taking Maduro off the board was a force-multiplier for the administration’s Cuba policy, which centers on increasing economic pressure on the island until its aging rulers either wither away or negotiate their own demise.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 2021 recall fight, Newsom also attracted high-profile billionaire support from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and agribusiness magnates Stewart and Lynda Resnick.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Quite a few wine bottle sizes are named after Biblical kings and historical figures.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
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And the reason for that is that the default data and the default experience does not coincide with the ratings that the ratings agencies attribute to African sovereigns.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
13 Nov. 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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Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The arrival of the Targaryen princes is a big deal for the town of Ashford and the knights and lords and ladies assembled there.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Monarchs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monarchs. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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