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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This week, the band nearly returns to the peak position on several tallies in the United States, thanks to one of its most memorable cuts, which narrowly misses the throne by just one space on multiple lists at the same time.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Red Bull won the constructors’ championship in 2022 and 2023 before being knocked off the throne in 2024 by McLaren.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
At one point, the heir to the throne was shown kissing his wife on the cheek.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
King portrays Prince John, younger brother to Richard, son of King Henry, and a dangerous pretender to the throne.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Red Bull won the constructors’ championship in 2022 and 2023 before being knocked off the throne in 2024 by McLaren.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
At one point, the heir to the throne was shown kissing his wife on the cheek.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
King portrays Prince John, younger brother to Richard, son of King Henry, and a dangerous pretender to the throne.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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