the throne
noun
: the position of king or queen
He is next in line for the throne.
He ascended the throne after the death of his father.
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That visit already put Trump in a select group of U.S. presidents, as only Barack Obama and George W. Bush were afforded official state visits to Britain during Elizabeth's record 70 years on the throne.
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Jeff Mason, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
His ascension to the throne was unexpected by the public and undesired by the man himself.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Winning the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature and grossing more than $488 million worldwide, the original’s success paved the way to sequels Shrek 2 (2004), where Shrek meets Fiona’s parents, and Shrek the Third (2007), which follows Shrek’s journey to find the next heir to the throne.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
The tie was verified when King Charles made William the Prince of Wales upon his accession to the throne in September 2022, continuing centuries of tradition by conferring with him the historic title for the heir to the throne.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Mason, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
His ascension to the throne was unexpected by the public and undesired by the man himself.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Winning the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature and grossing more than $488 million worldwide, the original’s success paved the way to sequels Shrek 2 (2004), where Shrek meets Fiona’s parents, and Shrek the Third (2007), which follows Shrek’s journey to find the next heir to the throne.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
The tie was verified when King Charles made William the Prince of Wales upon his accession to the throne in September 2022, continuing centuries of tradition by conferring with him the historic title for the heir to the throne.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the throne
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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