as in monarch
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
the aging ruler agonized over the choice of an heir
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Recent Examples of ruler
The country's new rulers, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa -- the former head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, a Sunni Islamist insurgent group that spearheaded the offensive against Assad -- have been under scrutiny by western countries over the treatment of Syrian women and religious minorities.
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Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
Along with serving as a mounting point for the blades, the handle also features an automotive window-glass-breaking stud, a hexagonal bit driver hole, and a metric ruler.
—Ben Coxworth
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
Without the need to glorify individual rulers, scribes wrote books instead of carving history into stone monuments, and architects designed pyramids that were much easier to build.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
In addition to claiming the second-most No. 1s of all time, Linkin Park has also scored multiple long-running rulers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
Along with serving as a mounting point for the blades, the handle also features an automotive window-glass-breaking stud, a hexagonal bit driver hole, and a metric ruler.
—Ben Coxworth
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
Without the need to glorify individual rulers, scribes wrote books instead of carving history into stone monuments, and architects designed pyramids that were much easier to build.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
In addition to claiming the second-most No. 1s of all time, Linkin Park has also scored multiple long-running rulers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruler
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In a nearby gallery, Saville stopped before a portrait of Philip IV of Spain, by Velázquez, and remarked at the skill with which the artist had made a curl of light-brown hair lift from the monarch’s brow.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The Sun recently reported there is a potential shortage of pheasants at the monarch’s Sandringham Estate, which could affect the chances of a full shooting calendar this winter.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Archie and Lilibet were afforded the titles of prince and princess as grandchildren of the sovereign when King Charles acceded in September 2022 and the confirmation came upon Princess Lilibet's christening in March 2023.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Historically, diplomats served as messengers between sovereigns.—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These spinels bear the names of some of the most powerful figures in history, including Muhammad ibn Tughluq-Shah, the Sultan of Delhi, the first Mughal emperor, Babur, and emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan, Christie’s said.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The party dates back to Augustan times, more than 2,000 years ago, when the namesake emperor decreed this a rest period.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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The cushy king beds are topped with $23,000 mattresses from 100-year-old luxury Swedish label Duxiana.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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On Tuesday, the rap king visited the NPR offices for a 20-minute performance, featuring classics and new songs, backed by a band.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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“Ruler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruler. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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