: a king or sovereign especially of a Muslim state
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The Israeli state had replaced the sultan, but the effect was the same.
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Mark Mazzetti Jonathan Davis Anna Diamond David Mason, New York Times, 16 May 2024
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Mark Mazzetti Jonathan Davis Anna Diamond David Mason, New York Times, 16 May 2024
On June 8, two sultans of sweet come together for one unforgettable dessert experience: Sweet Imagination at Work Powered by GE Profile.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
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sultan
noun
sul·tan
ˈsəlt-ᵊn 
: a king or ruler especially of a Muslim state
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