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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
The plant in question is known as king’s holly (Lomatia tasmanica), alluding to the appearance of its leaves.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The group took the stage by walking along a historic pathway once used by Joseon Dynasty kings, while parts of the show incorporated hanboks, traditional Korean clothing.
—Adam Davidson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
The king remains head of state in many former British colonies.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Widely regarded as South Africa’s king of crime fiction, Meyer’s work has been translated into 28 languages across more than 40 countries.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The group took the stage by walking along a historic pathway once used by Joseon Dynasty kings, while parts of the show incorporated hanboks, traditional Korean clothing.
—Adam Davidson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
The king remains head of state in many former British colonies.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Widely regarded as South Africa’s king of crime fiction, Meyer’s work has been translated into 28 languages across more than 40 countries.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
Noun
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The dining magnate is opening up a multi-level dining spot in Midtown called 550 Madison, with the folks at Rockwell Group helming the design.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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IndyCar’s owner, longtime racing magnate Roger Penske, sold a one-third stake in the series to the Fox Corporation in July 2025, thus ensuring its races will be carried on a major network for the foreseeable future.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Howard Hughes, the germ-averse aviation tycoon, is believed to have had it, too.—
Harrison Smith,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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That flashback thread unfolds against the twilight of British colonial rule, as the impending disbanding of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force’s Special Branch collides with the kidnapping of a prominent business tycoon, triggering a dangerous internal power struggle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ever since the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, there have been questions about what this means for the rest of the royal family.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crown prince and princess of indie Americana will co-headline a run of North American dates starting in April, each performing their own sets and, one hopes, joining up for the songs Lenderman played guitar and sang on from Waxahatchee’s 2024 album Tigers Blood.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 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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England’s longest-reigning monarch died in 2022 at age 96.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The council, which can include up to 24 members, will be co-chaired by White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks and senior technology adviser Michael Kratsios.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The agents aren't performing security screenings, according to White House border czar Tom Homan.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 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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As written, these bills strip away the remaining local input on large projects, leaving nothing in the way of the wealthy, land barons and non-Floridian developers.—
Katherine Sayler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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