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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Edward and Shari Glazer The siblings and Florida sports tycoons own the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have partial ownership of Manchester United.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The series marks the first mainstream platform uniting India’s entertainment icons with industry tycoons to spotlight fashion entrepreneurship.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nineteen thousand resident white loyalists also supplemented British troops, as did at least eight thousand Irishmen and more than thirty thousand soldiers loaned to the king by princes in the German states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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This time, the drama centers on the schedules of both princes.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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In two years, the Buffs have hopped from the land of tech bros (the old Pac-12) to a conference of oil barons (the Big 12) who swim in fast cash and Texas tea.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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This museum is located on the waterfront in the state’s capital and has a variety of exhibits dedicated to train travel, as well as the lives of the workers and railroad barons who opened the gates to the West.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kings. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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