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
And try the local kingfish, a Northland speciality.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Feb. 2026
Try catching your own snapper, grouper, sea bass, kingfish, or cobia.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
Bonito also make a wonderful bait for species ranging from wahoo and kingfish to grouper and snapper.
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Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kingfish
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Feb. 2026
Try catching your own snapper, grouper, sea bass, kingfish, or cobia.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for kingfish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingfish
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The new documentary follows Louis through his upbringing in Alabama and Detroit, rise through the ranks of American boxing in the 1930s and bouts with Schmeling, a German heavyweight who was considered one of the world's best boxers at the time.
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That fact could keep Pereira waiting or force him to take a fight with brash American heavyweight Josh Hokit.
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In any year, in any culture, there are no antagonists (save for Nazis) better suited as action cinema heavies; rooting against child trafficking lowlifes is moral, easy, and best of all, a completely guiltless pleasure.
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The morning meal is becoming the most protein-heavy of the day in many homes, a notable change from the carb-forward cereals and pastries that once defined the American breakfast table.
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Like Stewart, Ejiofor has the kind of strength to deal with being an undersized big.
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
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The cinema may be king after all.
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That’s one less lion left for Daemon to kill.
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In some species—lions, for instance—only one male and his closest buddies get the chance to sire offspring.
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“Kingfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingfish. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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