KINGSHIP Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

kingship

noun

Definition of kingship

as in presidency

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Recent Examples of kingship Trump, by contrast, ordered the capture of a leader already under narcoterrorism indictment and framed it as a drug bust and accountability for crimes, yet his opponents denounce him as aspiring to kingship and dictatorship. — Paul Vallas, Twin Cities, 6 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 Widely considered a victory lap for Lamar and his camp, the project was hailed as confirmation of his kingship. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2025 Argonaut is named after the famed argonauts of ancient Greek mythology, who sailed in the ship Argo in search of an artifact to restore their leader, Jason, to his rightful kingship. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kingship

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Noun

Having served throughout the war as a crucial member of Zelensky’s team, Fedorov changed this month into a potential rival for the presidency.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
As forcible mobilisation grows to fill Ukraine’s ebbing ranks, so will anger at the presidency and military.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of presidency

Noun

Jeanie, meanwhile, clearly has no intention of selling her shares before the rest of her governorship is up.

— Dan Woike, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
In the Sunshine State, Republicans are heavily favored to retain the governorship and many statewide offices in the upcoming midterm election, making the GOP nominee the likely favorite come November.

— Ethan Hicks, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of governorship

Noun

Martin also has the support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who stood behind Martin’s chairmanship while stumping in Pennsylvania over the weekend.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026
The flare-up complicates a week Manila had hoped would showcase its ASEAN chairmanship.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of chairmanship

Noun

Suggs is listed as the team’s point guard, but because of his tendency for turnovers and general lack of floor generalship, the coaches have deployed him more as a 3-and-D player.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
There’s talk that this could be EMRO’s turn to hold the director-generalship.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of generalship

Noun

Not all of world soccer is united in opposition to Infantino’s premiership, however.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Van Heel’s family experience with cancer Burnham previously served as Health Secretary under the premiership of Gordon Brown from 2009 to 2010, then as the shadow Health Secretary following Labour’s defeat in the 2010 general election.

— Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of premiership

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