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as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
as lords of the local real estate scene, they own nearly all of the city's prime pieces of property
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as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
at this point all that we can do is put our fate in the hands of the Lord
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as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
lords and ladies arriving at the palace
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Recent Examples of lord
The rise of Silicon Valley, from indifference to lords of the political universe.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
The Democratic establishment sitting among the Silicon Valley lords who just turned on them, and who are now trying desperately to endear themselves to the MAGA establishment.
—Shawn McCreesh, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
First off, these oligarchs are completely created by the Democratic Party and the lords of easy money.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose Half lord of the fishes pose is a spinal twist to stretch the back and hips.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
The Democratic establishment sitting among the Silicon Valley lords who just turned on them, and who are now trying desperately to endear themselves to the MAGA establishment.
—Shawn McCreesh, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
First off, these oligarchs are completely created by the Democratic Party and the lords of easy money.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose Half lord of the fishes pose is a spinal twist to stretch the back and hips.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lord
Noun
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At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in November, the tycoon met with Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian whom Musk has praised repeatedly.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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The globe-trotting tycoon was accused of tanking what was then one of the largest newspaper companies in the world.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Orlok is draped in the traditional clothing of a Transylvanian nobleman, and like most vampires, also represents the unquenchable greed of the wealthy and powerful.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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If nature has its noblemen, culture does, too, and Lewis Lapham was living proof.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Sep. 2024
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Aga Khan's Legacy The Aga Khan was not only a religious figure but also evolved into a business magnate and philanthropist over the decades.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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All the while, Musk, the billionaire tech magnate who has never been elected to office or confirmed by the Senate for a high-level government job, is pushing a far-reaching agenda.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Three-year-old Duncan, a jowly black-and-white gentleman with floppy ears, is also seeking new companions.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Weeknd …performed at the Grammys.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
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The exhibition’s most riveting work, sure to have been a popular favorite, is the roughly life-size bronze head of Seuthes III, a Thracian king almost contemporary with, if perhaps slightly younger than, Macedonian Alexander the Great.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The constellation Cepheus is not nearly as bright as Cassiopeia and looks nothing like a king.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 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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At one point, the prince was seen giving his then-girlfriend a kiss on the cheek!—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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And unlike the Danish prince, her righteousness is undermined by the fact that Clytemnestra murdered her husband on much the same impulse as hers, punishment for his brutal slaying of another daughter.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Those include: Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos Google CEO Sundar Pichai Apple CEO Tim Cook OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Far-right social media baron Elon Musk was a prominent figure during the ceremony, continuing his presence that was established during the campaign.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Press barons can dial back the criticism of Trump and dial up the praise.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Lord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lord. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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