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
The physical superiority of lions over humans has been demonstrated throughout human history—the Romans even exploited it for entertainment.
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Literary Hub, 18 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
With Valentine's Day approaching, zookeepers hope love will be in the air as the Sacramento Zoo introduces its male and female lions.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In fact, the Second World War was a triumph of such mothballed leaders returning to active duty, lions such as Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur and Bernard Montgomery being pressed into service.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The 64 lions listed in the DFW report are likely to be killed trying to cross the I-15 Freeway.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Across cultures, lions are often associated with strength and confidence, but they’re often depicted aggressively.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Founder and President of TCWR, Tanya Smith, planned the relocation for about two years before traveling with her team to Honduras to bring the lions over to Arkansas, per local outlet 5News.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Nadezhda Karastoyanova, a paleontologist at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia, told Fox News Digital that lions were present in eastern Bulgaria during the Late Eneolithic period.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 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
With Valentine's Day approaching, zookeepers hope love will be in the air as the Sacramento Zoo introduces its male and female lions.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
In fact, the Second World War was a triumph of such mothballed leaders returning to active duty, lions such as Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur and Bernard Montgomery being pressed into service.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The 64 lions listed in the DFW report are likely to be killed trying to cross the I-15 Freeway.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Across cultures, lions are often associated with strength and confidence, but they’re often depicted aggressively.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Founder and President of TCWR, Tanya Smith, planned the relocation for about two years before traveling with her team to Honduras to bring the lions over to Arkansas, per local outlet 5News.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Nadezhda Karastoyanova, a paleontologist at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia, told Fox News Digital that lions were present in eastern Bulgaria during the Late Eneolithic period.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lions
Noun
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In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 2021 recall fight, Newsom also attracted high-profile billionaire support from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and agribusiness magnates Stewart and Lynda Resnick.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 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
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During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
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In their place Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner have established themselves as the kings of the court, and the rest of the world consistently isn’t in their sphere.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Backed by Spanish box office kings Bowfinger Intl.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spare princes need something to do.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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