Visual meaning of 'reigning'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of reigning: To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

verb

To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

"He reigned in an autocratic manner."

royal government politics state

Visual illustration of reigning: To reign over (a country)

verb

To reign over (a country)

"Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdom for seventy years. "

royal government politics nation state

Visual illustration of reigning: To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.

verb

To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.

""The Golden State Warriors are reigning as the NBA champions." "

sport achievement entertainment

Visual illustration of reigning: To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule. - Image 1

reigning: To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule. - Thumbnail 1

reigning: To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.

"Silence reigned."

quality situation state government royal

Visual illustration of reigning: Currently ruling or holding a position. - Image 1

reigning: Currently ruling or holding a position. - Thumbnail 1

reigning: Currently ruling or holding a position. - Thumbnail 2

adjective

Currently ruling or holding a position.

"The reigning champion of the spelling bee practiced every day. "

politics royal government position state title