1
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
the undisputed king of automobile sales for the entire metropolitan area
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as in Lord
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
all bowed their heads in worship to the King
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Recent Examples of king
The rooms have simple pine furniture, a king or two queens, kitchens, and balconies for enjoying sunset over the lake.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
This is why Charles III will be known as the 1st climate king, experts say
Many world leaders hailed Pope Francis in the hours after his death for his dedication to the protection of the environment.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
The king of the gods, Amon, was said to reside there, along with a cult devoted to him.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The king was photographed meeting Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni in Rome on Wednesday, at a time of international turmoil brought on by Donald Trump's tariffs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
This is why Charles III will be known as the 1st climate king, experts say
Many world leaders hailed Pope Francis in the hours after his death for his dedication to the protection of the environment.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
The king of the gods, Amon, was said to reside there, along with a cult devoted to him.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The king was photographed meeting Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni in Rome on Wednesday, at a time of international turmoil brought on by Donald Trump's tariffs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
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Around the same time, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, a real estate magnate who has been heavily involved in the negotiations with Russia, mused about the possibilities for U.S.-Russian collaboration in an interview with the commentator Tucker Carlson.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zuckerberg, who was recently revealed as the buyer of a $23 million mansion with a 10-minute commute to the White House, is but the latest of the Silicon Valley magnates flocking to the area’s high-end homes, making ripples in the luxury real estate market as well as in politics.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Helman tracks energy innovators and oil tycoons from Houston.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This dream comes closer to becoming real when Elvira, and her beautiful new stepsister Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Naess) are invited to a society ball that the prince is hosting.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The prince met with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss regional cooperation.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The agent and the drug lords Camarena, who was born in Mexico but raised in Calexico, was 37 years old on Feb. 7, 1985, when five gunmen abducted him off the street in Guadalajara near the U.S. Consulate.—
Alex Riggins,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2025
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In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The biblical command to love our neighbor—whether that neighbor is across the street or across the ocean—comes from God Almighty.—
Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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Heavenly Father, the name of Jesus, God Almighty, Dr. King, the list goes on and on: there’s nothing good that the Trumpist attitude can’t make curdle.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The British monarch is expected to skip the late pontiff's funeral service at St Peter's Basilica church in the Vatican on April 26, keeping in line with royal traditions, Kensington Palace confirmed to Vanity Fair and Us Weekly.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yet, in truth, Pope Francis simply did what every other pope (or monarch, world leader, or even CEO) would do: surrounded himself with like-minded people.—
Made by History,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Steve Soboroff bowed out as L.A.’s fire recovery czar, with some parting shots.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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The order, which Mr. Adams had hinted at for weeks after meeting with Thomas D. Homan, the president’s border czar, came amid criticism that the mayor was helping the Trump administration gain access to Rikers as part of a deal to have federal corruption charges against the mayor dropped.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Inside the transformation of the Frick Collection One of New York City's most exquisite museums, the Frick Collection, located in the former home of a Gilded Age steel baron, has reopened following a four-year, more than $200 million renovation.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Across the country, millions of viewers eagerly await the last episode of the iconic show with Walter and Jesse becoming drug barons.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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