1
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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as in Lord
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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Recent Examples of king
The lodge got its name from the bucket list gamefish that attracts anglers from around the world seeking to hook up with the silver king, the nickname given to the regal tarpon.
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Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
The king, who’s still receiving treatment since his diagnosis early last year, shared a heartwarming moment with a 22-year old student, Stamford Collis, who also has cancer.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
There's a new king in the U.S. casual dining scene.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
The king is always right; his servants, not so much.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 1 May 2025
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Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
The king, who’s still receiving treatment since his diagnosis early last year, shared a heartwarming moment with a 22-year old student, Stamford Collis, who also has cancer.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
There's a new king in the U.S. casual dining scene.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
The king is always right; his servants, not so much.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
Noun
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Any frustration the Greek shipping magnate felt was understandable.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Descendants of Mary Lily Kenan – Henry Flagler’s third wife – continue the tradition begun in 1895, when the railroad magnate built the Palm Beach Inn on the site to complement his nearby Royal Poinciana Hotel.—
Thomas Swick,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Luxury goods tycoon and Afrikaner Johann Rupert was also in the delegation to help ease Trump’s concerns that land was being seized from white farmers.—
Gerald Imray,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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In both the book and the Kurosawa film, the tycoon at the center of the story’s conflict is in the shoe business.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Pakistan laid claim to the territory, while the prince chose India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The crown prince's decision to meet Trump personally stood in stark contrast to President Joe Biden's 2022 visit, when a provincial governor met Air Force One.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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This comes after the project’s bank account is wiped clean by a thief, leading to an onslaught of negotiations with famous actors, drug lords, and death.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Ovidio Guzmán López, one of four sons of the infamous Mexican crime lord known as El Chapo, plans to plead guilty this summer to sprawling federal drug charges, according to court papers filed on Tuesday.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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So do East Avenue and Owen Almighty, who will start farther out.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
4 May 2025
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Owen Almighty, with jockey Javier Castellano (43-1 odds) 21.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Corruption might be business as usual under monarchs, where the very purpose of a state is to serve its king.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Nothing compares to the pageantry of a papal election, not the coronation of a British monarch, a presidential inauguration or a Russian World War II military victory parade.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2025
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The bitcoin price has smashed $100,000 per bitcoin for the first time since February, with traders surprised by U.S. president Donald Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks issuing a rare bitcoin price prediction.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Warren also sent a letter to the OGE questioning a White House waiver granted to David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Speaking of bandits, Leland Stanford famously jumpstarted his profits from miners into even greater swindles as a railroad baron, California Governor, and US Senator.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pauline and the baron maintained separate apartments in Paris and would see each other by appointment so that their relationship would maintain its sparkle and excitement.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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