1
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
the undisputed king of automobile sales for the entire metropolitan area
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2
as in Lord
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
all bowed their heads in worship to the King
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Recent Examples of king
The annual highest tides of the year, known as king tides, naturally occur in the Fall every year.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Snap up the blanket in eight sizes, such as throw, full, twin, and king.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The king even had a discussion with me about it.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The future king is taking the step forward into a lifestyle streaming show after appearing on Eugene Levy’s AppleTV+ show.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Snap up the blanket in eight sizes, such as throw, full, twin, and king.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The king even had a discussion with me about it.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The future king is taking the step forward into a lifestyle streaming show after appearing on Eugene Levy’s AppleTV+ show.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
Noun
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Designer Joe Nahem creatively combined two units at the Continuum South Beach for the late real estate magnate and eight-time Tony-winning Broadway producer Luigi Caiola.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Known as the Uplands Mansion, the palatial home was built in 1917 for the grandson for railroad magnate Charles Crocker.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In collaboration with her longtime makeup artist Hung Vanngo and hairstylist Renato Camparo, the beauty tycoon partnered an Old Hollywood aesthetic with three unique dresses designed by Ralph Lauren on her big day.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Recent years have seen these tycoons entering into the world of politics.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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James pointed out that Tindall pulled George into a hug and kissed him on the head while the prince and his siblings were greeting well-wishers.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, its existence was a political statement and a sign of wealth, as large rectangular stone towers were generally limited to rival Anglo-Norman lords and rulers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The 33rd Folsom Renaissance Faire and Joust is keeping the 17th and 18th century Europe celebrations going in Folsom in a two-day event that features lords, knights, jousting competitions and full-armored combat.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even Ethan Almighty has been affected by the generosity of Supplies Over Seas.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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By the time Laras is making like Linda Blair, malicious jinn power resisting that of Almighty Allah, the film has already gone down a familiar path of grotesque makeup, stunts and digital FX.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Between pints of cider and the echo of centuries-old walls, Prince William showed a monarchy that feels more human — and a monarch-in-waiting intent on keeping it that way.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The monarch, 76, is continuing his treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The news comes in the wake of the departure of Paramount’s global marketing and distribution boss Marc Weinstock and the imminent arrival of his replacement, former Warner Bros and Universal marketing czar Josh Goldstine.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rhode Island Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse later asked Bondi about the investigation into whether border czar Tom Homan received $50,000 as a bribe.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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So no wonder that his engagement with the human cost of rapid industrialization in early 20th century Bohemia fed into his depiction in the novel of social conditions in robber-baron America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Their father, beer baron Sir Benjamin Guinness — the grandson of the founder of the Guinness Brewery, Arthur Guinness — has died, and their futures will now be determined by their father's will.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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