as in magnates
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 kings
In their place Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner have established themselves as the kings of the court, and the rest of the world consistently isn’t in their sphere.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
Backed by Spanish box office kings Bowfinger Intl.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Quite a few wine bottle sizes are named after Biblical kings and historical figures.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The building was home to many kings of Naples in the 1800s, including the Bourbon kings of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the largest and wealthiest of Italy’s pre-unification states.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Here are all the past Super Bowl halftime performances, from classic rock icons to pop queens and kings.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
As cold fronts continue to pummel the East coast and craven billionaires and mad kings continue to play pickle-ball with our rights, lifting up the light has rarely felt more important.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
Backed by Spanish box office kings Bowfinger Intl.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Quite a few wine bottle sizes are named after Biblical kings and historical figures.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The building was home to many kings of Naples in the 1800s, including the Bourbon kings of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the largest and wealthiest of Italy’s pre-unification states.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Here are all the past Super Bowl halftime performances, from classic rock icons to pop queens and kings.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
As cold fronts continue to pummel the East coast and craven billionaires and mad kings continue to play pickle-ball with our rights, lifting up the light has rarely felt more important.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kings
Noun
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In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 2021 recall fight, Newsom also attracted high-profile billionaire support from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and agribusiness magnates Stewart and Lynda Resnick.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Spare princes need something to do.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The land was donated to the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles in the 1950s by descendants of one of the city’s early oil barons.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kings. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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