Synonyms of princes

princes

noun

plural of prince

as in magnates

a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field

a neighborhood in which the city's merchant princes built palaces that shamelessly celebrated their wealth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• magnates
• tycoons
• kings
• barons
• lords
• lions
• czars
• monarchs
• moguls
• Napoleons
• stars
• captains
• figures
• notables
• bigwigs
• personages
• nawabs
• VIPs
• nabobs
• big shots
• heavyweights
• celebrities
• big guns
• big boys
• superstars
• deities
• big wheels
• biggies
• movers and shakers
• kahunas
• fat cats
• personalities
• gods
• heavies
• honchos
• main men
• supremos
• demigods
• pooh-bahs
• bigfeet
• big cheeses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subordinates
• underlings
• inferiors
• lightweights
• half-pints
• small-timers
• nobodies
• zeros

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of princes

That includes a 19th-century painting of Qajar princes in the lobby to works from Malaysian artists scattered throughout the property—as well as a striking clock looming over the hotel’s Peacock Alley social hub. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

Even though the modern orchestra originated three centuries ago as a plaything of princes, there has always been an implicit connection — and tension — between orchestras and democracy. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Modern-day courtiers and princes–to say nothing of bureaucrats–should not be the ones deciding what gets made and who gets to see it. — Christopher Koopman, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Fictional princes fill pop culture, from heroic leaders in science fiction empires to charming ones in modern takes on classic fairy tales. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

The couples worked together through The Royal Foundation and delighted the public whenever the princes and their partners stepped out together. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

At the beginning of the Arcadia, one of the princes, Musidorus, courts Pamela, one of the sister-princesses, by communicating to her that his shepherd apparel is just a disguise. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

To ensure compliance, three imperial princes were tasked with personally notifying senior Japanese military commanders of the surrender. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

The Belgian princesses and princes have all been busy with their education, with a recent milestone being King Philippe and Queen Mathilde traveling to Boston for Princess Elisabeth’s graduation ceremonies. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026