dukedom

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Noun
  • However, the duchy passed on to Prince William when Charles became king on the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
  • Known collectively as Hessians, since most Germans hired by London to fight in America came from Hesse-Kassel, this contingent was largely from the small, impoverished duchy of Brunswick, whose ruling family had intermarried with the British royal family.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The status of the tiny principality as a tax haven and the fact that it is almost entirely geared towards tourism, contribute to its outsized appeal.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • The principality of Monaco is perhaps the least suitable place on the Formula 1 calendar to hold a Grand Prix.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • In the end, the group crosses Saudi safely and lands in the kingdom of Bahrain, gliding through customs in the private terminal like rock stars.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Advertisement The idea for Chief of War first surfaced when Momoa and Sibbett were approached about telling the story of King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian islands into one kingdom in 1810.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Stewart’s Croquet & Cocktails is his newest venture, joining an empire that also includes the Woodshed Smokehouse, Love Shack (Fort Worth and DFW Airport), Queenie’s Steakhouse in Denton, the White Elephant Saloon, Gemelle, Ático, Paloma Suerte, Caterina’s and Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2025
  • The comic book empire, which has become Hollywood’s most reliable hit maker, has greatly struggled with commercial consistency over the past five years.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 July 2025
Noun
  • The king of the show is Hank Hill, and his royal domain is nothing fancy: a ranch house in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
  • In season three, Dwight’s domain grows but so do his enemies.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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“Dukedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dukedom. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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