Reign
verb
To be the ruler of a country.
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the UK for more than 60 years.
Often appears as...
- reign over a country
- long reign
verb
To be the best or the most important.
In the world of men's tennis, Nadal reigns supreme.
Often appears as...
- reign supreme
- reign of terror
noun
The period of time someone rules, especially a king or queen.
During the reign of Queen Victoria, Britain experienced tremendous industrial growth.
Often appears as...
- long reign
- reign of terror
noun
The period during which something is dominant or the best.
During his reign as the CEO, the company's profits tripled.
Often appears as...
- reign of success
- during his/her reign
verb
To be the ruler of a country.
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the UK for more than 60 years.
Often appears as...
- reign over a country
- long reign
verb
To be the best or the most important.
In the world of men's tennis, Nadal reigns supreme.
Often appears as...
- reign supreme
- reign of terror
noun
The period of time someone rules, especially a king or queen.
During the reign of Queen Victoria, Britain experienced tremendous industrial growth.
Often appears as...
- long reign
- reign of terror
noun
The period during which something is dominant or the best.
During his reign as the CEO, the company's profits tripled.
Often appears as...
- reign of success
- during his/her reign
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Typically used regarding royalty or monarchs from history.
During the Tudor reign, England became a powerful nation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for control in specific areas, not just countries.
She reigned over the fashion industry with her innovative designs.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Leadership
Can describe the rule of present-day leaders.
The president reigns during a period of economic stability.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Typically used regarding royalty or monarchs from history.
During the Tudor reign, England became a powerful nation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for control in specific areas, not just countries.
She reigned over the fashion industry with her innovative designs.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Leadership
Can describe the rule of present-day leaders.
The president reigns during a period of economic stability.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Typically used regarding royalty or monarchs from history.
During the Tudor reign, England became a powerful nation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for control in specific areas, not just countries.
She reigned over the fashion industry with her innovative designs.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Leadership
Can describe the rule of present-day leaders.
The president reigns during a period of economic stability.
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How Tutankhamun Got His...
They carry some hieroglyphic inscription very faintly visible here, which would indicate that they were carved and set up in some sort of building which dates to the reign of Tutankhamun. It's exciting, because that gives us a sort of a ballpark for the time when this site was busy and active and important
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The incredible history...
to securing his historical legacy because he was obsessed with his mortality. He spent his last years desperately employing alchemists and deploying expeditions in search of elixirs of life that would help him achieve immortality. And as early as the first year of his reign,
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History vs. Che Guevara...
As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them.
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The philosophy of...
The idea is that only people who have cultivated virtue and self-control in themselves can bring positive change in others. One of the most famous Stoic writers was also one of Rome's greatest emperors. Over the course of his 19-year reign,
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Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
fighting for if he successfully retains his reign for the upcoming year then he will mate with each hind who in turn will each have an adorable form in spring forms are born of the distinctive speckled pattern which helps camouflage
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Heal your brain with...
help my reign heal since then I become fascinated with how video games and virtual worlds might help other brains heal and become stronger more resilient I discovered a whole world of clinical research and scientific experiments and
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Mating frenzies, sperm...
fighting her way to the top of the brood pile. Her daughters help their mother succeed where other queens fail— defeating the reigning monarch, and usurping the brood pile. Eventually, all the remaining challengers fail,
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This ancient rock is...
So in an ironic twist, microbial life made way for complex life, and in essence, relinquished its three-billion-year reign over the planet. Today, we humans dig up fossilized complex life and burn it for fuel.
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Why should you read...
presides over a reign of terror, and then meets a bloody end. Along the way, it asks important questions about ambition, power, and violence that spoke directly to the politics of Shakespeare's time
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History vs. Cleopatra -...
and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
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How Tutankhamun Got His...
They carry some hieroglyphic inscription very faintly visible here, which would indicate that they were carved and set up in some sort of building which dates to the reign of Tutankhamun. It's exciting, because that gives us a sort of a ballpark for the time when this site was busy and active and important
Video examples
The incredible history...
to securing his historical legacy because he was obsessed with his mortality. He spent his last years desperately employing alchemists and deploying expeditions in search of elixirs of life that would help him achieve immortality. And as early as the first year of his reign,
Video examples
History vs. Che Guevara...
As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them.
Video examples
The philosophy of...
The idea is that only people who have cultivated virtue and self-control in themselves can bring positive change in others. One of the most famous Stoic writers was also one of Rome's greatest emperors. Over the course of his 19-year reign,
Video examples
Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
fighting for if he successfully retains his reign for the upcoming year then he will mate with each hind who in turn will each have an adorable form in spring forms are born of the distinctive speckled pattern which helps camouflage
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Heal your brain with...
help my reign heal since then I become fascinated with how video games and virtual worlds might help other brains heal and become stronger more resilient I discovered a whole world of clinical research and scientific experiments and
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Mating frenzies, sperm...
fighting her way to the top of the brood pile. Her daughters help their mother succeed where other queens fail— defeating the reigning monarch, and usurping the brood pile. Eventually, all the remaining challengers fail,
Video examples
This ancient rock is...
So in an ironic twist, microbial life made way for complex life, and in essence, relinquished its three-billion-year reign over the planet. Today, we humans dig up fossilized complex life and burn it for fuel.
Video examples
Why should you read...
presides over a reign of terror, and then meets a bloody end. Along the way, it asks important questions about ambition, power, and violence that spoke directly to the politics of Shakespeare's time
Video examples
History vs. Cleopatra -...
and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
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Katie Aselton
American Director
I came to filmmaking as an actor looking for great characters and great opportunities, both of which are kind of hard to come by. It turns out I really love the process. And, it's exciting to be able to take my career by the reigns and make things happen for myself. Hopefully, in doing so, more opportunities will become available to me.
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Kimora Lee Simmons
American Businesswoman
Women call me all the time and tell me, 'You inspired me to get out of a bad situation,' or 'You inspired me to take the reigns for myself and go and do this.' I try to tell people to live their best life, and do what you know you need to do for yourself and your family. You need to be supported.
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Elie Ducommun
Swiss Activist
I leave to the militarists the difficult task of trying to explain to us how these wars have served to shape character or to promote the progress of civilization or to achieve the reign of justice on earth. So far, they have not come forward with the explanation.
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Henry Golding
British Actor
I was very lucky: a lot of people go through the college system not knowing what they want to do. Thankfully my parents were very supportive of my choices and pretty much gave me free reign.
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Islom Karimov
Statesman
When there is life and mankind, a person will live striving for good deeds, liberty and a bright life, and wish that goodness and justice will reign in the world.
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Apollonius of Tyana
Greek Philosopher
I pray as follows: May justice reign, may the laws not be broken, may the wise men be poor, and the poor men rich, without sin.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The more aspects of life that can be moved from private reign to public realm, the better it is for politics.
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John Milton
English Poet
He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
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Swami Sivananda
Indian Philosopher
Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
I too hope in this short reign to be a man of peace.
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Katie Aselton
American Director
I came to filmmaking as an actor looking for great characters and great opportunities, both of which are kind of hard to come by. It turns out I really love the process. And, it's exciting to be able to take my career by the reigns and make things happen for myself. Hopefully, in doing so, more opportunities will become available to me.
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Kimora Lee Simmons
American Businesswoman
Women call me all the time and tell me, 'You inspired me to get out of a bad situation,' or 'You inspired me to take the reigns for myself and go and do this.' I try to tell people to live their best life, and do what you know you need to do for yourself and your family. You need to be supported.
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Elie Ducommun
Swiss Activist
I leave to the militarists the difficult task of trying to explain to us how these wars have served to shape character or to promote the progress of civilization or to achieve the reign of justice on earth. So far, they have not come forward with the explanation.
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Henry Golding
British Actor
I was very lucky: a lot of people go through the college system not knowing what they want to do. Thankfully my parents were very supportive of my choices and pretty much gave me free reign.
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Islom Karimov
Statesman
When there is life and mankind, a person will live striving for good deeds, liberty and a bright life, and wish that goodness and justice will reign in the world.
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Apollonius of Tyana
Greek Philosopher
I pray as follows: May justice reign, may the laws not be broken, may the wise men be poor, and the poor men rich, without sin.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The more aspects of life that can be moved from private reign to public realm, the better it is for politics.
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John Milton
English Poet
He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
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Swami Sivananda
Indian Philosopher
Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
I too hope in this short reign to be a man of peace.
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