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

Yes, those of us who are both excited and nervous about the promise of AI welcome the prospect of kings and clerics and populist politicians alike standing up to the tech lords — who, frankly, could use some perspectives other than their own. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

The film is adorned with musical and aesthetic touches that allude to an idealized past of knights, princesses, kings and queens. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

This legendary medieval matriarch was a fiercely independent queen who wielded extraordinary political power and became the mother of two English kings. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026

James topping the list by a significant margin when the likes of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan have long been seen as the kings of the sports card world may raise some eyebrows, but his priciest card to date does include Jordan on it. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Anthony Hopkins has played villains and popes, presidents and dictators, titans of literature and comic book kings. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

The sign explained that some at the Constitutional Convention wanted the president to serve for life, some wanted only one term, some wanted the president to have veto power while others thought that felt too similar to the power of kings. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Like Pat, and all the kings here, there are so many layers to each character. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026