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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
While most couples choose a queen mattress, couples who like their own space and parents who bed share with kids and pets may opt for a king mattress for the extra room.
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.
—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
And even this little positive movement might be for naught once William is king.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
That dynamic has catapulted southern Blacks into a crucial king (or queen) making role in recent Democratic White House primary races.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.
—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
And even this little positive movement might be for naught once William is king.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
That dynamic has catapulted southern Blacks into a crucial king (or queen) making role in recent Democratic White House primary races.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
Noun
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Gaston was a strict parent for an aspiring magnate.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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As previously reported, Fred Armisen will play a major role in Season 2 as casino magnate Max Sugar.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival showcases Arab-language cinema and international festival titles alongside red carpet glamor, with guests in 2025 including Cate Blanchett.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair took things public at the Epsom Derby in 2023, and during their relationship, Phillips took the highly significant step of introducing Wallace, the daughter of an oil tycoon, to his grandmother the late Queen at a shooting party at Windsor.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Epstein also claimed that the prince had asked that he be allowed to see details of legal structures, organization charts, goals and initiatives of the Saudi central bank, the royal purse and the country’s sovereign wealth fund, his emails to Al-Sabbagh’s aide show.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking a step back from the public eye this April to spend time with their children — a move that comes amid past criticism of the prince’s workload.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the year of Luther’s birth, for example, England enacted a second Act of Apparel, restricting sable, ermine, velvet, and satin brocade to knights and lords, while damask and satin were allowed for people who had a yearly income of at least £40.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Courtenay is one of 92 lords, out of more than 800 in Parliament, who inherited their seats.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
21 Mar. 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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The special coins recognize those over the age of 70 for outstanding service to their communities, and the number of recipients matches the age of the monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Karwai Tang / WireImage via Getty Images The monarch's younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was absent after attending last year's Easter gathering accompanied by ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Border czar Tom Homan says Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may stay at airport security checkpoints even after the partial government shutdown ends.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that federal immigration officers deployed to assist airports could remain in place until TSA operations return to normal.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Upon hearing that, Dick flashed back to his own career and his own father, Kenneth Monfort, the cattle baron who revolutionized the beef industry and died in 2001 at age 71 after suffering for years with emphysema.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Turning to Yasmin, there are so many biographical parallels between her and Ghislaine Maxwell — their dads being publishing barons who had fatal accidents on their boats.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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