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kingfish

noun

ˈkiŋ-ˌfish How to pronounce kingfish (audio)
Definition of kingfishnext
as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group as a kingfish in the state's political circles, he was accustomed to being courted by presidential hopefuls

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Recent Examples of kingfish Farther out in the Gulf waters, offshore trophies such as tuna, kingfish, sailfish, and marlin prove bountiful game. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Here, a pontoon boat included in the sale makes for long, sunny days out on the water catching yellowtail kingfish, bream, and snapper—all local to the area. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025 Bonito also make a wonderful bait for species ranging from wahoo and kingfish to grouper and snapper. — Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025 The oysters share a menu with only-in-the-Emirates ingredients like khansour, a mountain plant often used in salads, and kingfish from the Arabian Gulf, served ceviche-style. — Samantha Wood, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kingfish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingfish
  1. heavyweight
  2. heavy
  3. big
  4. king
  5. lion
Noun
  • In Asia, South Korean heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics closed down more than 6% and 4%, respectively.
    — Sean Conlon,Elsa Ohlen,Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Ohio State, which beat Texas in the 2024 College Football Playoff and again last year in Columbus, is up next, but more heavyweights follow.
    — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of heavyweight
Noun
  • Trapped together in the heavy, stifling isolation of the summer heat, the siblings’ bond begins to shift into something unsettling and difficult to define.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Mehring’s characters include petty criminals, unscrupulous lawyers, Galician Jews, Freikorps heavies, local and international businessmen, Prussian generals, and the everyday citizens inhabiting the streets of Berlin’s old and rather dingy center.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of heavy
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the less said about China’s guards, the better; their main job is to get the ball past half court without turning it over and then feed the bigs.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Noun
  • In the resort-view rooms, which start at an ample 535 square feet, the king bed is the focal point, topped with oversized white pillows and crisp white linens imprinted with monarch butterflies, a nod to the area’s colorful inhabitants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • The black walnut double staircase in the center hall foyer has carved lions.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • On the business side, Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum has consistently been the lion’s share of Victoria Beckham Beauty’s fragrance category, and year-to-date has grown 65 percent, according to the brand.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of lion

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“Kingfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingfish. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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