KING'S RANSOM Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

king's ransom

noun

Definition of king's ransom

as in fortune

a very large amount of money that enormous diamond ring must have cost a king's ransom

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Recent Examples of king's ransom So, realistically, what would the Yankees have to trade for the Pirates to accept their king's ransom? — Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 The king's ransom paid Apple for Google search priority has been called into question due to the government's antitrust case against Alphabet . — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Bass attempted to reverse her fortunes by touting her administration’s progress in reducing violent crime, fast-tracking affordable housing and bringing down unsheltered homelessness — the number of people living outside and in their cars — by 11%.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

Bringing free and subscription services together creates opportunities to better serve viewers, connect audiences, and build smarter bundles.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
The attorney also noted that the Sunday Ticket plaintiffs can file a new case now that the bundle is off DirecTV and on YouTube.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

End with the house herbal tea, a beautiful floral mixture of cardamom pods, mint, rosewater, and orange blossom.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
This year’s designs feature a color palette that pairs iconic Starbucks green, red, and creamy white with retro-feeling shades like pale mint green, antique gold, and deep cranberry.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mint

Noun

How to Dispose of Dead Annuals After removing dead annuals from the garden, Gifford says healthy annuals can go in your compost pile.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
Early Black Friday sales are delivering discounts on the bed frames of your dreams, from plush upholstered designs to sleek platform beds and clever storage solutions that might finally give that extra pile of bedding in your closet a proper home.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

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