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 An ancient Turkish name, Aslan was also used as a title for medieval Turkic rulers. —
Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026 When Donald Trump was taking his first steps in the New York real estate business, the future ruler of China was living in a cave. —Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 Russian rulers always knew that what was written became the truth, whatever the facts. —Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Hiding behind the war with the U.S. and Israel, critics say the regime appears desperate to eliminate opposition, particularly following anti-regime demonstrations that shook the nation's rulers and resulted in tens of thousands being murdered by the country's security forces and militias. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ruler
Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026 When Donald Trump was taking his first steps in the New York real estate business, the future ruler of China was living in a cave. —Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 Russian rulers always knew that what was written became the truth, whatever the facts. —Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Hiding behind the war with the U.S. and Israel, critics say the regime appears desperate to eliminate opposition, particularly following anti-regime demonstrations that shook the nation's rulers and resulted in tens of thousands being murdered by the country's security forces and militias. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ruler
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Elizabeth served for longer than any British monarch in history, leading her country for 70 years until her death in 2022.— Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
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The exhibit, which features over 300 items from the late monarch's wardrobe, is in honor of Queen Elizabeth's centennial; her 100th birthday would've been April 21.— Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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The product does draw from an era when tea and citrus were rare indulgences reserved for emperors and symbols of refinement, vitality, and cross-cultural connection.— Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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In 1955, one of Matsumoto’s grandmother’s poems was selected to be read at an annual poetry ceremony conducted by the emperor in Japan.— Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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The late queen’s memory looms over the monarchy after a 70-year reign that saw her evolve from the glamorous young sovereign who cheered Britain during the gloomy post-war years to the beloved national grandmother who rallied the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The next photo showed a young William and his grandmother sharing a laugh on the balcony of Buckingham Palace together in June 2003 at Trooping the Colour, the British Army's celebration of the sovereign's official birthday.— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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This oversized throw blanket comes in queen and king sizes to make your bed feel like an airy retreat on the hottest nights.— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Murphy proved to be the undisputed king of comedy as the latest recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on Saturday, April 18.— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Ruler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/ruler. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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