NABOBS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

nabobs

noun

plural of nabob

as in heavyweights

one of high position or importance within a group dressed conservatively so as to make a good impression with the nabobs on the co-op's board

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Recent Examples of nabobs Netflix execs no doubt long ago figured out how to tune out the nattering nabobs of negativism, understanding that such scrutiny — from both consumers and the press — is the unavoidable by-product of success. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 But all the nattering nabobs of negativism who’d normally have been concentrating on Maura’s catastrophic first term had to devote at least a little attention to recounting one of the Wu Klux Klan’s more embarrassing moments of 2025. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
The expectation for this season was that Michigan would be competitive against every team on the schedule, including Big Ten heavyweights Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of heavyweights

Noun

Unfortunately, the less said about China’s guards, the better; their main job is to get the ball past half court without turning it over and then feed the bigs.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of bigs

Noun

The album also features cameos by heavies from Gojira, Lamb of God, Queens of the Stone Age, and Clutch.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
In any year, in any culture, there are no antagonists (save for Nazis) better suited as action cinema heavies; rooting against child trafficking lowlifes is moral, easy, and best of all, a completely guiltless pleasure.

— Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026

Definition of heavies

Noun

Elimar, the ground floor restaurant, buzzes at breakfast with a spectacular spread including giant wheels of parmesan and sides of prosciutto, fruit, egg and pancake stations, and a gluten-free section.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
The plane remained airborne without flaring the nose to force the wheels onto the ground.

— David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of wheels

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James topping the list by a significant margin when the likes of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan have long been seen as the kings of the sports card world may raise some eyebrows, but his priciest card to date does include Jordan on it.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Anthony Hopkins has played villains and popes, presidents and dictators, titans of literature and comic book kings.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of kings

Noun

The 135 animals found at a ranch also included lions, buffalo, sulcata tortoises, spider monkeys, jaguars, an American bison and a green macaw.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
The Indianapolis Zoo confirmed all its lions were accounted for to the Indianapolis Star, part of the USA TODAY Network.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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