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1
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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2
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
- all bowed their heads in worship to the King
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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