overlord
noun
over·lord
ˈō-vər-ˌlȯrd 
1
: a lord over other lords : a lord paramount
2
a
: an absolute or supreme ruler
b
: one having great power or authority
a corporate overlord
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He is the overlord of the underground gambling industry.
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Armond White, National Review, 9 May 2025
The brand may not attach itself to yo-yo dieting or see itself as a toxic overlord of dieting, but that was its material impact for many.
—Chloe Laws, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Not in a fealty sense to some cognitive overlord but rather as a partner.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
John Oliver didn’t disappoint his corporate overlords Sunday night by addressing the recent HBO Max name reversal — the latest in a series of changes for the streaming service.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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“Overlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlord. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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overlord
noun
over·lord
ˈō-vər-ˌlȯ(ə)rd
1
: a lord who rules over other lords
2
: an absolute or supreme ruler
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