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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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Recent Examples of king
And that was to inspire, raise, and command armies of European Christians, including kings, commoners and peasants, to invade the Holy Land and free it from Muslim occupation.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
At just under 34 inches tall, this stout king can be freestanding but also fits neatly under counters, which are typically 35 to 40 inches high.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
No wonder Trump, who wants to erect idols to himself like a Canaanite king, is so upset.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
While rumblings of a republic are never too far away, a survey taken at the end of the king’s last visit to Australia in 2024 showed most Australians wanted to keep the status quo.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
At just under 34 inches tall, this stout king can be freestanding but also fits neatly under counters, which are typically 35 to 40 inches high.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
No wonder Trump, who wants to erect idols to himself like a Canaanite king, is so upset.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
While rumblings of a republic are never too far away, a survey taken at the end of the king’s last visit to Australia in 2024 showed most Australians wanted to keep the status quo.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
Noun
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Season 2 followed Cross in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the governor, other late contributors to Illinois Future included casino magnate Neil Bluhm, developer Elzie Higginbottom, and philanthropist Cari Sacks, who, along with husband Michael Sacks, is a major Democratic donor.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here, Mo’s financial struggles come into focus as his failure to keep up payments leads to a possible loss of the house, bringing in Melvin Huffnagle as real estate tycoon Davis Harlan, who is buying the home.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 64-year-old tycoon is himself no stranger to the rumor mill.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
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Despite concerns about his boorish behavior, questionable business dealings and unsavory friends, Andrew spent 10 years as Britain’s special envoy for international trade and remained a prince of the realm until the details of his relationship with Epstein were revealed last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even members of the royal family with titles like prince and princess are known to bow or curtsy to greet the monarch and their spouse.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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An English manor with ties to not one but two queens—and a courtier best remembered for inventing the flushing toilet—lords over the countryside just outside Bath.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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Elizabeth served for longer than any British monarch in history, leading her country for 70 years until her death in 2022.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The exhibit, which features over 300 items from the late monarch's wardrobe, is in honor of Queen Elizabeth's centennial; her 100th birthday would've been April 21.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Conservative media personality Megyn Kelly and podcaster Katie Miller, who is married to Trump immigration policy czar Stephen Miller, are among those on the right to label Phillip as biased.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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David Sacks, who recently ended his role as the White House’s AI and cryptocurrency czar, posted numerous times over the weekend about his hesitations.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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The fires burned most of Nob Hill where the railroad barons lived.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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After England’s decisive defeat, John was forced to confront rebellious barons at home.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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