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kingships

noun

plural of kingship
as in dictatorships

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  1. presidencies
  2. dominions
  3. sovereignties
Noun
  • That's ahead of the midterms, which are typically low points for presidencies.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • His reward in life was vast influence over one of the most consequential presidencies in generations.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of presidencies
Noun
  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of dominions
Noun
  • The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.
    — Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of sovereignties
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“Kingships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingships. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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