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
  • Roman Dolidze Light heavyweight TKO in Round 1 MarQuel Mederos def.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, former heavyweight-boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, posted a touching tribute to her following her death at 36.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavyweight
Noun
  • The one-room restaurant retains the clean, minimalist aesthetic that Anthony has cultivated at the upscale sushi counter but has more stone incorporated into the space than a traditional, wood-heavy omakase would.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Dallas Caton’s bass-heavy production lays the foundation for the frantic and propulsive record.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of heavy
Noun
  • That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pick-and-rolls at the top of the floor with bigs, pick-and-rolls with smalls.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Noun
  • First, Harry spoke of his desire for reconciliation, then there was the apparently successful meeting between the king, his younger son and daughter-in-law and their children last month at Charles’ Highgrove estate in western England.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As a neo-New Wave guy with a heartland jones and drama-king chops, Flowers isn’t bad cosplaying his heroes, even if his brawny rock-opera vocal approach is a bit short on the conversational warmth that makes for truly memorable country singing.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • Sometimes lions will range into the area from their primary turf along the Skeleton Coast, causing much excitement amongst humans and animals alike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigates the lion’s share of the murders, conducting investigations in 27 of the county’s 34 municipalities.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lion

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“Kingfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingfish. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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