DREADNOUGHTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dreadnoughts

noun

plural of dreadnought

as in whales

something or someone that is unusually large and powerful poor gas mileage did little to stem the popularity of that dreadnought of the roadways: the SUV

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Recent Examples of dreadnoughts Before the dominance of aircraft carriers, dreadnoughts (later battleships) were the centerpiece of any serious navy. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026

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The public is advised to stay alert, particularly in active waterways with boat traffic, as whales can surface unexpectedly.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
The scientists also found evidence of specialized, super-sized neurons involved in social cognition only found in large-brain mammals like elephants, whales, and primates, including humans.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

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As tech giants race to expand computing infrastructure, Nvidia has emerged as the single biggest beneficiary of the current AI boom.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Its technology unit, Aramco Digital, has agreements with global tech giants including Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Groq — subsequently acquired by Nvidia — to collaborate in Saudi Arabia.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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One entered the pair of R&B titans into the Congressional Record, while another officially recognized Brown and Usher’s artistry in the state of Texas.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Everywhere millionaires don’t get the same attention as eccentric tech titans, finance executives, or famous entertainers.

— Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

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