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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The Real World paramount+ Survivor Years: 2000-present Length: 46 seasons, 674 episodes
Creator: Charlie Parsons
The undisputed king of the reality series is only on Paramount+ in its entirety.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
In a world where virtual communication is king, the ability to own the virtual stage is differentiating and powerful.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Following his father’s death, T’Challa returns home to Wakanda, a secretive nation with impressive technological advancements, to take his place as king.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
And a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia saw the blood red moon as a bad omen for the king.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
In a world where virtual communication is king, the ability to own the virtual stage is differentiating and powerful.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Following his father’s death, T’Challa returns home to Wakanda, a secretive nation with impressive technological advancements, to take his place as king.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
And a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia saw the blood red moon as a bad omen for the king.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king
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Hennessy, grandson of the liquor magnate, was surrounded by Cognac vessels growing up.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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Real estate magnate Lee Shau Kee held on to his perch as the city’s second-richest with a net worth of $29.2 billion.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Elliot has conscripted Ridley to join him for a weekend with Odell, a dying tycoon (played by Richard E. Grant in a Saltburn–esque role) who is preparing to name a proxy for his company’s board.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the twilight of the gilded age, the show starts with a murder that strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Despite failing to produce a breakthrough, the meeting illustrated the convening reach of the crown prince and his intention to act as a diplomatic go-between in the Ukraine-Russia war.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own Saudi oil also gives the crown prince sway over the global supply of crude and its price.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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In a June 2024 TikTok, Magnus rated moments from his childhood, including the time Will showed up to his prom dressed as a medieval lord.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, his nemesis, the criminal lord Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), born again in his own way following the events of Hawkeye and Echo, mounts a run for the New York City mayoral office.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 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
Noun
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The monarch, wearing a red tie and an Order of Canada lapel pin, congratulated Carney on his recent victory.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Kate Middleton Makes Royal Return to St. Patrick's Day Parade: See All the Best Photos Princess Kate made a rare outing amid her cancer treatment in June 2024 during Trooping the Colour, the annual celebration of the British monarch's birthday.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their naming of a fentanyl czar in Canada is important.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks wrote in a post on X that the reserve will be funded exclusively with bitcoin seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tech barons are moving forward with artificial intelligence programs at full speed, without regard for ethics, intellectual property rights, risks to our society, or energy demands.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Forest Home Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Milwaukee’s social elites and beer barons.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
12 Nov. 2024
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“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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