1
as in dominions
controlling power or influence over others
a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive
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Recent Examples of reigns
Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The previous date, long assumed to be fact, was determined based on the Chronicle of Eusebius of Caesarea, which lists the Macedonian kings as well as the length of their reigns.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Bold color reigns supreme at Limusina, the new Mexican restaurant that opened in New York City this past fall.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
In Houston tastemaker Natalie Steen's formal living room (lacquered in Benjamin Moore's Milk Shake, 1165), her love of color reigns supreme, from the chartreuse Christopher Moore print throw pillows to the cerulean piping on the emerald chairs.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
But, overall, the Apple TV 4K reigns supreme here.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
This week, Hip-Hop reigns supreme with releases from the genre’s royalty, its contemporary stars, and up-and-coming artists.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
Wrestling is a sport to Gunther, who holds records for both the longest title reigns in the history of WWE’s storied Intercontinental Championship (666 days) and its former NXT United Kingdom Championship (870).
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The Men in Grey Suits – the advisers who’ve served multiple reigns – think William is moving too fast, too freely.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
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There, a conservative spirit reigns in opposition to California’s famously liberal ethos.
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While falling behind is a real concern, particularly compared to China’s advances, there is also evidence that the Russia has not integrated its satellite systems into its military infrastructure as well as many other space powers.—
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The big powers, the hope for any progress in Darfur runs through Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, through Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, Cairo, the capital of Egypt.—
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In September 2025, however, the lender filed a new notice of default that governs the current foreclosure efforts.—
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No federal regulatory body governs the health information provided to AI chatbots, and ChatGPT provides technology services that are not within the scope of HIPAA.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
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The sector may face another twist if the US Supreme Court rules Trump’s tariffs were issued illegally, a decision that could come as soon as Friday.—
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If the Supreme Court rules that Trump’s new tariffs are unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the court could then say that companies that have paid the duties so far are entitled to refunds.—
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Greenland also guards part of the GIUK Gap, named for the initials of Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
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Greenland also guards part of what is known as the GIUK (Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom) Gap, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
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The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.—
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With the possibility of the opposition being handed the reins of Venezuela now a seemingly impossible option, nobody is really sure what will happen.—
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Oscar winner Kate Winslet might soon be taking up the reins for Mare of Easttown season 2.—
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“Reigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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