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Recent Examples of lordship
The standout is the lordship apartment sequence [in Episode 2] and the jump off the balcony.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Under the Zhou dynasty, many smaller lordships fought for power in their regions including Hubei Province where the tombs are buried, according to Britannica.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
In 1606, the estate’s lordship was acquired by Jean Sève, a Calvinist who played an important role in the uprising that led to Lyon coming back under the authority of Henry IV in 1594.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
But, of course, Scott’s betrayal is a small episode in the collapse of decency and any sense of shame that Trump’s lordship demands of his acolytes.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
Oliver has a chance to do Felix a favor—his lordship is late for class, and his bike has a flat.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
This sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement between his lordship and the royal spouse.
—Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2021
Declaring a man’s sins forgiven, referring to himself as greater than the Temple, claiming lordship over the Sabbath and authority over the Torah, insisting that his followers love him more than their mothers and fathers, more than their very lives, Jesus assumed a divine prerogative.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Under the Zhou dynasty, many smaller lordships fought for power in their regions including Hubei Province where the tombs are buried, according to Britannica.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
In 1606, the estate’s lordship was acquired by Jean Sève, a Calvinist who played an important role in the uprising that led to Lyon coming back under the authority of Henry IV in 1594.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
But, of course, Scott’s betrayal is a small episode in the collapse of decency and any sense of shame that Trump’s lordship demands of his acolytes.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
Oliver has a chance to do Felix a favor—his lordship is late for class, and his bike has a flat.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
This sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement between his lordship and the royal spouse.
—Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2021
Declaring a man’s sins forgiven, referring to himself as greater than the Temple, claiming lordship over the Sabbath and authority over the Torah, insisting that his followers love him more than their mothers and fathers, more than their very lives, Jesus assumed a divine prerogative.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lordship
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For China, bringing Taiwan under its dominion would break through that barrier and expand its military reach.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The National Capital Planning Commission has dominion over all White House construction and will vote on the plans today.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dressed in a dark suit and wearing medals from his decade of service in the British army, the prince acknowledged the crowd with a smile and a wave.—
Kylie Walters,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals crowned Boye Mafe as prince of the pass rush going forward, shelling out $20 million per year for his services.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dispensaries on tribal land were the first to open because of their sovereignty and ability to make their own rules.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the deal to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which claims sovereignty over the Indian Ocean territory, was first announced it was fully supported by the US.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The duke's rift with his relatives, including his brother Prince William, is thought to have originated with his and Meghan's departure from royal life in 2020, though some reports have claimed that issues emerged before the couple's 2018 wedding.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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The classic follows Prospero, an exiled duke who conjures a storm to exact revenge on those who wronged him, only to confront the possibility of forgiveness — while his daughter Miranda discovers love for the first time.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The British, too, were able to gain ascendancy by exploiting the political chaos caused by the disintegration of the Mughal Empire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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That cycle ended with the Republican trio triumphant, dashing hopes of an Abrams ascendancy.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The fires burned most of Nob Hill where the railroad barons lived.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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After England’s decisive defeat, John was forced to confront rebellious barons at home.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Still, as China’s hegemony has expanded, Taiwan has repeatedly witnessed the world fold.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is the question on everyone’s mind, as diplomats around the world are being asked if American hegemony has been harmed by the conflict.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the book, Benedict falls for Sophie Beckett, the daughter of an earl who’s been hidden away from the Ton and forced to work as a housemaid by her spiteful stepmother.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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With James' support, George became an earl, a marquess and ultimately a duke (a rarity for nonroyals).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
9 Apr. 2024
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“Lordship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lordship. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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