THRONED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

throned

verb

past tense of throne

as in crowned

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The egregious noise of the two birds competes with that of the white bellbird, which was found in 2019 to screech at volumes of up to 125 decibels and was crowned by Guinness World Records as having the loudest bird call.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Oyo was crowned in 1995, at the age of 3, after his father’s death.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of crowned

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Kevin, from the reports of many, was not so subtle in his efforts to ramp up his public relations campaign for his candidacy — and in some circles he was anointed as the favorite to be Bob’s successor.

— Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
Were the beings who anointed Benjamin Sisko as their Emissary born this way?

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of anointed

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While some newly prominent groups (such as those who later became known as Quakers) emphasized love, fellowship and justice, some members of other sects (like the Presbyterians) created new fears, new sins, new tests and new punishments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Physiotherapist James Cameron created the Lift for Life resistance program to help older adults improve their strength and balance, according to My London.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

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The King’s wife, Queen Mette-Marit, is also expected to be consecrated during the ceremony.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Still, there were only eight African Anglican clergy in Kenya by 1920, and the first Kenyan bishops would not be consecrated until 1955.

— Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of consecrated

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