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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In 2022, Meghan and Harry attended a special Trooping the Colour that coincided with the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 years on the throne.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Something Beautiful misses out on the throne on multiple rankings by just a spot or two, but its arrival helps the Grammy winner tie her all-time best showing on one competitive list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The Panthers are now two games from sitting back down on the throne.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The heir to the throne has made mental health a focus of his royal work and puts his passion into action through programming to help support the mental health of the Duchy of Cornwall's farming tenants.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Something Beautiful misses out on the throne on multiple rankings by just a spot or two, but its arrival helps the Grammy winner tie her all-time best showing on one competitive list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The Panthers are now two games from sitting back down on the throne.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The heir to the throne has made mental health a focus of his royal work and puts his passion into action through programming to help support the mental health of the Duchy of Cornwall's farming tenants.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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