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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In the 21st century, the altar would again be mightier than the throne.
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Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Máxima and the recovery of an icon With the arrival of Queen Máxima to the throne, the sapphire tiara regained a prominence that seemed reserved for other eras.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The Panthers have battled against the best in Texas since their last state title in 2008, but have fallen just short in an effort to reclaim the throne.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
In his role as heir to the throne, Prince William would have been consulted on that statement at the time.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Máxima and the recovery of an icon With the arrival of Queen Máxima to the throne, the sapphire tiara regained a prominence that seemed reserved for other eras.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The Panthers have battled against the best in Texas since their last state title in 2008, but have fallen just short in an effort to reclaim the throne.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
In his role as heir to the throne, Prince William would have been consulted on that statement at the time.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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