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
However, a prophecy foretold of a great king who would come forth to unite all of the islands and end the needless fighting.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Co-created by sitcom king Chuck Lorre with Morgan and Susan McMartin, the sitcom veers more sweet than bitter, more fizzy than heavy, more focused on the comedic possibilities of Leanne’s wide-open future than the poignant memories of her past.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Rooms incorporate natural accents, king beds and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The treat is a permanent addition to Reese’s lineup, coming in standard, king and miniature sizes.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Co-created by sitcom king Chuck Lorre with Morgan and Susan McMartin, the sitcom veers more sweet than bitter, more fizzy than heavy, more focused on the comedic possibilities of Leanne’s wide-open future than the poignant memories of her past.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Rooms incorporate natural accents, king beds and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The treat is a permanent addition to Reese’s lineup, coming in standard, king and miniature sizes.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
Noun
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The lawyers of President Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch have agreed to pause an effort to force the 94-year-old media magnate to testify before a federal court in the president’s defamation case against the Wall Street Journal’s reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The moves reflect Trump’s aggressiveness toward media who displease him — even a media magnate, Rupert Murdoch, with outlets that have been friendly to him in the past.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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The question is why the private-equity tycoon, who has spent millions buying and renovating homes in locales including Colorado, California and France, rented that particular property from that particular person.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The tech tycoon left the White House in May, publicly decrying Trump.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Aug. 2025
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In March, the princes and fellow trustees resigned amid growing tensions with Chandauka.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even pop prince Justin Bieber is keeping it low-key on his new album, which relies on sparse, downbeat guitars.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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In wealthy Medellin, hawkers have transformed onetime local drug lord Pablo Escobar into a mascot for touristic trinkets.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kingpin starts with the murder of a Memphis drug lord — and by the end of the first episode, the war has already begun.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
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The monarch appeared to tell a quick joke in reaction, which made those around him smile.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II was already the monarch when the de Havilland DH106 1A Comet G-ALYP took off from London Airport — as Heathrow was then known — about 3 p.m. on May 2, 1952, carrying the world’s first fare-paying jet passengers.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to White House border czar Tom Homan, more than 7,000 people so far have used a government app to self-deport.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
9 Aug. 2025
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Having overseen that as the state's border czar, and before that as a U.S. Border Patrol agent, will give Banks the perspective needed once his purview expands to include New Mexico, Arizona and California, Cornyn said.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The town of about 9,000 people was founded by copper barons who profited off nearby mines in the late 1800s.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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Founded in the late 1800s by copper barons who made their fortunes from nearby mines, it is still marked by a towering, now-defunct smelter stack that dominates the skyline.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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