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
Gemini thrives on curiosity, adaptability, and connection, so expect breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, social media, transportation, and education; while Uranus is the modern ruler of another air sign Aquarius, this transit will inevitably bring about a scientific revolution.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The lack of recognition has not prevented Afghanistan’s new rulers from doing business with the outside world.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
The ultimate ruler on the appeal of the board’s decision is the board.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
But today’s escalating tensions go back to 1953, when British oil companies and the CIA orchestrated a coup and installed the Shah of Iran, a secular ruler willing to accommodate Big Oil and other corporate interests in the West.
—Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The lack of recognition has not prevented Afghanistan’s new rulers from doing business with the outside world.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
The ultimate ruler on the appeal of the board’s decision is the board.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
But today’s escalating tensions go back to 1953, when British oil companies and the CIA orchestrated a coup and installed the Shah of Iran, a secular ruler willing to accommodate Big Oil and other corporate interests in the West.
—Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruler
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The reigning monarch would get the final say in granting approval to a club.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Biya came to power in 1982 and has remained in office for more than four decades, becoming one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, excluding monarchs.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The situation is made more challenging by the fact that our taxpayer also functions as the head a foreign sovereign — the Holy See.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The address marks only the second time in Canadian history that the reigning sovereign has opened parliament, and the third time that the British monarch has delivered the Speech from the Throne.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Abdication is not a common occurrence in a hereditary monarchy, especially one as old as Japan's — according to the BBC, Akihito is the 125th emperor in his family's line, dating back 2,600-plus years.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Capri is an island of spectacular views, and this one is the emperor of them all.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Edward was on the throne for less than a year, having been named king on Jan. 20, 1936, when King George V died.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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“Ruler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruler. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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