as in magnates
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
the undisputed king of automobile sales for the entire metropolitan area
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Recent Examples of kings
Though he’s used to being invited to VIP gatherings — from fashion shows to meetings with presidents and kings — this seemed outside his wheelhouse.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
He's known for reshaping the Scottish government, expanding royal authority and being one of the few Scottish kings to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
For centuries, the kings and queens of the Netherlands have been buried in the church, beginning with William of Orange in 1584.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Chelsea aren’t kings of the jungle but their wealth and profile give them the clout to poach from most clubs.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Gold First, gold, typically given to kings, not only recognized Jesus' kingship, but also highlighted his incorruptible purity.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The previous date, long assumed to be fact, was determined based on the Chronicle of Eusebius of Caesarea, which lists the Macedonian kings as well as the length of their reigns.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Until 2025, wine in the US could be legally sold only in a limited number of sizes, from airplane bottles to large formats named after biblical kings.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are kings of the baseball world yet again.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
He's known for reshaping the Scottish government, expanding royal authority and being one of the few Scottish kings to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
For centuries, the kings and queens of the Netherlands have been buried in the church, beginning with William of Orange in 1584.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Chelsea aren’t kings of the jungle but their wealth and profile give them the clout to poach from most clubs.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Gold First, gold, typically given to kings, not only recognized Jesus' kingship, but also highlighted his incorruptible purity.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The previous date, long assumed to be fact, was determined based on the Chronicle of Eusebius of Caesarea, which lists the Macedonian kings as well as the length of their reigns.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Until 2025, wine in the US could be legally sold only in a limited number of sizes, from airplane bottles to large formats named after biblical kings.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are kings of the baseball world yet again.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kings
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In Season 2, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the Bay Area, tech magnates and creative entrepreneurs are investing in homes that double as sanctuaries for art and design.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Amidst all those tech tycoons, luxury’s biggest name sits at seventh in the billionaire rankings.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2025
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But managing type-A influencers and business tycoons is only part of the job.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
18 Dec. 2025
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As an example from the story, Walpole recalled how the three princes realized that a mule was blind in its right eye after observing that only the grass on the left side of the road had been eaten.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Ember & Ice, a three-part Quinn original, Williams and Storrie star as Dane and Finn, two fae princes from the rival Solari and Lunare kingdoms, according to a release.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Dec. 2025
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By the early 20th century, after several centuries of rape, disease, enslavement, and land confiscation by colonizers, rubber barons, and loggers, their numbers had been reduced to 300.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sheridan’s shows tend to be ensemble showcases, making this tale of Texas oil barons a serious contender here.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kings. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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