Synonyms of crown prince

crown prince

noun

as in favorite son

Related Words

• favorite son
• claimant
• stalking horse
• dark horse
• competitor
• running mate
• spoiler
• pretender
• entry
• contestant
• qualifier
• favorite
• entrant
• nominee
• candidate
• applicant
• seeker
• hopeful
• expectant
• aspirant
• contender
• campaigner
• prospect
• applier

Dissimilar Words

• incumbent
• noncandidate
• officeholder
• awardee
• inductee
• honoree
• dropout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crown prince

Many in the former crown prince’s camp take a sharply antagonistic stance toward the rest of the opposition. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026

The rally is in support of the former crown prince of the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, who is set to speak at the conference. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026

Of particular concern is Saudi prince crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is widely believed to have ordered the murder of The Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, according to the letter. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026

Trump’s threat drew criticism even from his most steadfast supporters among the regime’s opposition, including Reza Pahlavi, the former crown prince in exile since the 1979 Islamic revolution, who issued a rare condemnation. — Kay Armin Serjoie, Time, 23 Mar. 2026