monarch
noun
a hereditary sovereign, as a king, queen, or emperor.
monarchs
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pluralof monarch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But, to the distress of his advisers, he is the most reluctant of monarchs, unwilling to wage war, issue decrees or even, many days, get out of bed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The 89-year-old, who is one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs, has been treated in recent weeks with cortisone for rare blood condition haemolytic anaemia.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Martin and Lewis became the monarchs of all media, conquering radio, nightclubs, television and the silver screen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Almost all the sitting heads of state who appear on the circulating coins that I analyzed are hereditary monarchs.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Not that it would hurt the monarchs if it did.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
