Synonyms of kings

kings

noun

plural of king

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• magnates
• tycoons
• princes
• barons
• lords
• czars
• lions
• monarchs
• moguls
• stars
• Napoleons
• captains
• figures
• notables
• nawabs
• heavyweights
• bigwigs
• VIPs
• personages
• nabobs
• superstars
• big shots
• big guns
• big boys
• kahunas
• deities
• celebrities
• gods
• big wheels
• biggies
• movers and shakers
• fat cats
• heavies
• personalities
• supremos
• honchos
• main men
• demigods
• big cheeses
• bigfeet
• pooh-bahs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subordinates
• lightweights
• underlings
• half-pints
• inferiors
• small-timers
• nobodies
• zeros

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kings

He is loved as kings are loved, for their power and for their benevolence, and also for their distance. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

And the Dodgers, of course, are the back-to-back champs and the kings of the sport. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026

An Argentina team that was the kings of the late-game rally in this tournament had no answer this time. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

The Journey The three kings — Agamemnon, Menelaus and Odysseus — parted ways at Troy and began their return voyages. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Launch-control starts summon an improbable 1,139 hp, toppling previous Porsche kings such as the hybrid 918 Spyder or the recent Taycan GT Turbo. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Standard Nobu Deluxe kings, at about 350 square feet, feel warmer and more characterful than many similarly sized Strip rooms, with platform beds, statement headboards, and large soaking tubs in unexpectedly big bathrooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold not glittering As for gold, while the yellow metal has traditionally been sought out by kings and paupers throughout history alike, the anaemic gold price has puzzled experts. — Lim Hui Jie,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Unfortunately, a group of eastern kings pillage Sodom and Gomorrah and take Lot captive along with others. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026