king's ransom

noun

Definition of king's ransomnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for king's ransom
  1. fortune
  2. bundle
  3. mint
  4. pile
  5. bomb
Noun
  • So, the pressure went into the basis and sat there, with longs paid a fortune to hold the other side.
    — Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The smoke brings a whiff of hardship for the region's economic fortunes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of fortune
Noun
  • Parva, meanwhile, bundles its continuous monitoring platform with lab coordination and the maddening work of finding the right specialist.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • As for her latest bundle of joy, Bündchen has kept details about him out of the spotlight.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • Garnish with fresh mint sprig, lemon slice and edible flowers, if desired.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Right in step with the dopamine decor and whimsical design trends, this cute bistro set comes in bright yellow, mint green, and bold red.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Definition of mint
Noun
  • Order a classic deli sandwich or oven grinder served with a towering pile of fries, or opt for something a little more filling like Grandma’s Homemade Meatloaf topped with beef gravy.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rotten eggs permeates communities where large piles of decaying sargassum emit ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • There’s not a whole lot that can be done to harden them against bombs and drones.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Owens knocked Balor off the top rope and went for the Swanton bomb on Zayn, who got the knees up to block it.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bomb

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“King's ransom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king%27s%20ransom. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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