the throne
noun
: the position of king or queen
He is next in line for the throne.
He ascended the throne after the death of his father.
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Just like the Duchy of Cornwall that generates revenue for Prince William, both duchies were established hundreds of years ago to provide income for the sovereign and the heir to the throne.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 22 July 2025
In most cases, the full-length brought the pop singer-songwriter to new heights, coming within one spot of the throne on the Billboard 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Music has long been a focus of the Royal Family under King Charles, who took the throne after Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96 in 2022.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Drake took the throne for having the most entries on the ongoing chart.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 22 July 2025
In most cases, the full-length brought the pop singer-songwriter to new heights, coming within one spot of the throne on the Billboard 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Music has long been a focus of the Royal Family under King Charles, who took the throne after Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96 in 2022.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Drake took the throne for having the most entries on the ongoing chart.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the throne
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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