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, red snapper, and others prove bountiful game.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Diamond Jig The classic four-side diamond jig has been around for nearly a century and from Atlantic halibut in the fjords of Norway to cod in Nova Scotia to yellowtail kingfish in California, there are very few saltwater species that won’t smack one.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
Visitors can charter boats and hire guides to take them out on the water in search of delicious kingfish, mahi-mahi and sailfish.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Mar. 2024
One night, as an 18-year-old line cook at Fish Face in Sydney, Josh Niland forgot to transfer 15 uncooked portions of kingfish from a service refrigerator back to the walk-in.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Diamond Jig The classic four-side diamond jig has been around for nearly a century and from Atlantic halibut in the fjords of Norway to cod in Nova Scotia to yellowtail kingfish in California, there are very few saltwater species that won’t smack one.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
Visitors can charter boats and hire guides to take them out on the water in search of delicious kingfish, mahi-mahi and sailfish.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Mar. 2024
One night, as an 18-year-old line cook at Fish Face in Sydney, Josh Niland forgot to transfer 15 uncooked portions of kingfish from a service refrigerator back to the walk-in.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingfish
Noun
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Contributors include commentator heavies like Osita Nwanevu, Kim Kelly, and Anna Merlan.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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First question first: Is Usyk the GOAT of the heavies?—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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At this big of a discount, don't miss out on this deal!—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the few cracks in Minnesota’s defensive armor this season has occasionally been slowing down back-to-the-basket bigs, but great defensive wing play can be part of that antidote, as well, as perimeter pressure limits the opponent’s ability to effectively enter the ball into the post.—
Jjfrederick,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Aug. 2025
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Clocking in at 2,300 square feet each, these residences feature four king bedrooms, an open floor plan, full kitchens, private patios, and 24/7 concierge service.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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Morgan Wallen remains the undisputed king of country music at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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What To Know Sea lions across California's coast have contracted Leptospirosis in recent days, with at least 100 infected this month, per the MMC.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Here’s where things could get really icky for consumers: Right now, the lion’s share of cost pressures aren’t even coming from tariff-sensitive goods.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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“Kingfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingfish. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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