as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a neighborhood in which the city's merchant princes built palaces that shamelessly celebrated their wealth
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Recent Examples of prince
Christian thinkers have always insisted that princes and generals approach war with a sense of grave responsibility.
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
In the middle of the investigation into the former prince Andrew for suspicion of misconduct in public office and the reports that his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is also heavily featured in the Epstein files, a lot of questions have been asked about Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Mar. 2026
Leo traveled to Monaco from the Vatican by helicopter and was welcomed by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene and began his visit with a private meeting at the prince’s palace.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran who has the most vocal and visible supporters here, will speak.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
In the middle of the investigation into the former prince Andrew for suspicion of misconduct in public office and the reports that his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is also heavily featured in the Epstein files, a lot of questions have been asked about Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Mar. 2026
Leo traveled to Monaco from the Vatican by helicopter and was welcomed by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene and began his visit with a private meeting at the prince’s palace.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran who has the most vocal and visible supporters here, will speak.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prince
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Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival showcases Arab-language cinema and international festival titles alongside red carpet glamor, with guests in 2025 including Cate Blanchett.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair took things public at the Epsom Derby in 2023, and during their relationship, Phillips took the highly significant step of introducing Wallace, the daughter of an oil tycoon, to his grandmother the late Queen at a shooting party at Windsor.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gaston was a strict parent for an aspiring magnate.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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As previously reported, Fred Armisen will play a major role in Season 2 as casino magnate Max Sugar.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images Andrew, the king's brother and former prince, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, were absent after attending last year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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They’re currently offered in queen and king sizes for a truly luxurious addition to your bed.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the year of Luther’s birth, for example, England enacted a second Act of Apparel, restricting sable, ermine, velvet, and satin brocade to knights and lords, while damask and satin were allowed for people who had a yearly income of at least £40.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Courtenay is one of 92 lords, out of more than 800 in Parliament, who inherited their seats.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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The special coins recognize those over the age of 70 for outstanding service to their communities, and the number of recipients matches the age of the monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Karwai Tang / WireImage via Getty Images The monarch's younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was absent after attending last year's Easter gathering accompanied by ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Upon hearing that, Dick flashed back to his own career and his own father, Kenneth Monfort, the cattle baron who revolutionized the beef industry and died in 2001 at age 71 after suffering for years with emphysema.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Turning to Yasmin, there are so many biographical parallels between her and Ghislaine Maxwell — their dads being publishing barons who had fatal accidents on their boats.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Once the lion’s share of AP’s revenue, big newspaper companies now account for 10% of its income.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Border czar Tom Homan says Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may stay at airport security checkpoints even after the partial government shutdown ends.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that federal immigration officers deployed to assist airports could remain in place until TSA operations return to normal.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Prince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prince. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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