as in king
a man who rules an empire
Roman emperors
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Recent Examples of emperor
Why should the emperor trouble himself to put on clothes?
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Named after the last Aztec emperor, who was executed by the Spanish conquerors in 1525, it was built in Spain in 1981 and acquired by the Mexican Navy to train cadets and officers.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
On May 5, 1862, the French army — white, European, wealthy — invaded Mexico to install a puppet emperor.
—Hashim Coates, Denver Post, 5 May 2025
The Empire was a sinister, one-note shadow: faceless Storm Troopers, toadying fascistic generals, a cackling emperor, and of course Darth Vader, an enigmatic demon masked and cloaked in black.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Named after the last Aztec emperor, who was executed by the Spanish conquerors in 1525, it was built in Spain in 1981 and acquired by the Mexican Navy to train cadets and officers.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
On May 5, 1862, the French army — white, European, wealthy — invaded Mexico to install a puppet emperor.
—Hashim Coates, Denver Post, 5 May 2025
The Empire was a sinister, one-note shadow: faceless Storm Troopers, toadying fascistic generals, a cackling emperor, and of course Darth Vader, an enigmatic demon masked and cloaked in black.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emperor
Noun
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However, mattress brands in this list offer sizes ranging from twin XL to California king.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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The ocean suites are laid out with a king bed and a large living room that opens to a generous porch with a daybed.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The animals, some of which were once kept as pets by drug lords, were moved to another facility after staff faced threats and gunfire — a total collapse of law and order.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Gone are the propulsive writing, drug lords and chase scenes.—
Esmeralda Santiago,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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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With the pandemic, the year-round population of a once-seasonal resort town swelled with Manhattan refugees, those in the Trump orbit, and tech and finance potentates, many of them serious collectors like Ken Griffin and Steve Ross.—
Ben Widdicombe,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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But in his mid-80s, King George ponders whether to abdicate and devote his remaining days to finding female companionship (the aging potentate remains potent with the help of Viagra and similar pharmaceuticals).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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“Emperor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emperor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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