as in magnates
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
the book festival brought together two lions of contemporary poetry for a joint reading
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Recent Examples of lions
Among them were Jean Toomer, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Alain Locke, all emerging as literary lions poised to reshape American letters.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The other side features a depiction a haloed Prophet Daniel, flanked by lions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
On a night safari in Botswana, for example, my heart broke as guides used mega-watt flashlights to show us hyenas, lions, and bush babies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In the Chicago area, there are also live bison at the Brookfield Zoo, and a pair of bronze bison in Humboldt Park created by artist Edward Kemeys — the same who created the lions that flank the Art Institute of Chicago.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Since 2003 there has been a 16 percent average annual increase in the numbers of lions and an average 7 percent for elephants, and a general fivefold jump in nonmigrating herbivores.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a pair of bronze bison stands on permanent display in Humboldt Park, created for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition by Edward Kemeys (who also sculpted the lions outside the Art Institute).
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Carved into objects made of ivory, bone and antler, the markings often represented animals that were common in the area at the time, such as woolly mammoths, lions, bears and horses.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Smoke and flickering embers erupted in front of the Asian Garden Mall as colorful lions danced to ward off evil spirits and usher in the Year of the Horse.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The other side features a depiction a haloed Prophet Daniel, flanked by lions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
On a night safari in Botswana, for example, my heart broke as guides used mega-watt flashlights to show us hyenas, lions, and bush babies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In the Chicago area, there are also live bison at the Brookfield Zoo, and a pair of bronze bison in Humboldt Park created by artist Edward Kemeys — the same who created the lions that flank the Art Institute of Chicago.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Since 2003 there has been a 16 percent average annual increase in the numbers of lions and an average 7 percent for elephants, and a general fivefold jump in nonmigrating herbivores.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a pair of bronze bison stands on permanent display in Humboldt Park, created for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition by Edward Kemeys (who also sculpted the lions outside the Art Institute).
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Carved into objects made of ivory, bone and antler, the markings often represented animals that were common in the area at the time, such as woolly mammoths, lions, bears and horses.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Smoke and flickering embers erupted in front of the Asian Garden Mall as colorful lions danced to ward off evil spirits and usher in the Year of the Horse.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lions
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And in the milk biz, Guida and his brother Frank had gone from pickup truck peddling to the undisputed milk magnates of Central Connecticut.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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During America’s Gilded Age, the era’s industrial titans—steel, oil, and rail magnates—turned to Europe for inspiration for their home decor and architecture.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Steyer has most pointedly taken aim at tech company tycoons who have put millions into San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Below, according to a San Francisco Chronicle video, in bold white letters on the sand, demonstrators displayed another message saying no to ICE, wars, lies and kings.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Josh Kelly The No Kings protests draw their name from the fact that the United States doesn't have kings — a reference to Trump's language about himself and his administration's efforts to expand presidential powers.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
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After Baelor’s funeral, Maekar asks Dunk to serve under him and take his son Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as his squire, but Dunk says he’s done with princes after all this.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Britain’s King George V changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor in 1917, and initiated legislation to strike out the titles of princes and lords who had backed the Germans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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