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as in magnates
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
as lords of the local real estate scene, they own nearly all of the city's prime pieces of property
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as in noblemen
a man of high birth or social position
lords and ladies arriving at the palace
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Recent Examples of lords
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
On the overlook of a dark, looming castle, scarred by war, two friends and lords look out through the mists.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
In many cases, drug lords, murderers all over our country.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
And all these noble lords can’t even remember his name.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The gaps in worldview and economic and political interest between blue-collar Americans and uber-rich tech lords are real and consequential.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Across six episodes, the likable duo tangle with an array of powerful rival lords.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
On the overlook of a dark, looming castle, scarred by war, two friends and lords look out through the mists.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
In many cases, drug lords, murderers all over our country.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
And all these noble lords can’t even remember his name.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The gaps in worldview and economic and political interest between blue-collar Americans and uber-rich tech lords are real and consequential.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Across six episodes, the likable duo tangle with an array of powerful rival lords.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lords
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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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The upper chamber of the British Parliament was composed of noblemen who inherited their seats for most of its history.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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For most of its 700-year history, its membership was composed of noblemen — almost never women — who inherited their seats, alongside a smattering of bishops.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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
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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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Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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And so with that throat clearing out of the way, ladies and gentlemen Starbucks has just become one of the Best Stocks in the Market.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the case of the Danish kings, however, this visit has an even deeper meaning, and not just because Mary of Denmark is of Australian origin.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Forest are fiercely proud of twice becoming kings of Europe, back-to-back, under Brian Clough in 1979 and 1980.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Turning to Yasmin, there are so many biographical parallels between her and Ghislaine Maxwell — their dads being publishing barons who had fatal accidents on their boats.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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As written, these bills strip away the remaining local input on large projects, leaving nothing in the way of the wealthy, land barons and non-Floridian developers.—
Katherine Sayler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 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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“Lords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lords. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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