THRONE Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

throne 1 of 2

noun

Definition of throne

as in seat

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verb

as in to crown

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Noun

In Homer’s Odyssey Athena intervenes to help Odysseus return home and reclaim his throne. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026 At these celebrations, people parade an icon—usually a tan-skinned, dark-haired doll wearing robes and a crown, sitting atop a throne—through the community. — Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

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Kate Daly, relationship expert and cofounder of online divorce service amicable, shared the pros and cons of throning. — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 And like Clemson last year, LSU de-throned the defending champion in the title game (winning 42-25), though this one was on a 29-game winning streak. — Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 14 Jan. 2020 See All Example Sentences for throne

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Noun

Then there’s heated handlebars and seats, floorboards, highway pegs, brake and gear-lever pads, heel-shifter, and the King Tour-Pak, like the Street Glide Limited above.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
As of July 2, some of the best resale seats for marquee knockout matches were listed for roughly $20,000 on StubHub.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of seat

Noun

A lot of them are tucked away in vitrines that serve as pedestals for dresses by some of the world’s most exclusive designers.

— Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
In Portland, Oregon, a statue of Lincoln is set to be reinstalled after it was pulled off its pedestal in 2020 amid national social justice protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of pedestal

Noun

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said the president may discuss the war in Iran and the state of the economy at the top of the speech.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
The matching top and pants can also be worn separately throughout a trip.

— Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Definition of top

Noun

To be a spectator at this summer’s FIFA World Cup—the pinnacle of the sport, which kicks off with group stages on June 11—could cost upward of $10,000 a ticket.

— Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Those in England will have to be content with the semi-final marking the pinnacle of the World Cup boom.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of pinnacle

Noun

As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.

— Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Featuring a subtle platform for extra height, soft fabric straps to prevent irritation, and an OrthoLite footbed to withstand long hours on your feet, these flip-flops are perfect for dressing up or down without having to compromise on comfort.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
For much of the past week, all that Colombia had been able to agree upon was the pre-eminence of Luis Diaz, who remained a whirling dervish throughout the match as his side’s outstanding player.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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