as in magnates
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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Recent Examples of kings
Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Quite a few wine bottle sizes are named after Biblical kings and historical figures.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The building was home to many kings of Naples in the 1800s, including the Bourbon kings of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the largest and wealthiest of Italy’s pre-unification states.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Here are all the past Super Bowl halftime performances, from classic rock icons to pop queens and kings.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
As cold fronts continue to pummel the East coast and craven billionaires and mad kings continue to play pickle-ball with our rights, lifting up the light has rarely felt more important.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Not only kings but queens also directed what maps were needed.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Huberman, one of the current kings of longevity podcasts, is the showcase speaker on a day with some 2,000 attendees.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Quite a few wine bottle sizes are named after Biblical kings and historical figures.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The building was home to many kings of Naples in the 1800s, including the Bourbon kings of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the largest and wealthiest of Italy’s pre-unification states.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Here are all the past Super Bowl halftime performances, from classic rock icons to pop queens and kings.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
As cold fronts continue to pummel the East coast and craven billionaires and mad kings continue to play pickle-ball with our rights, lifting up the light has rarely felt more important.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Not only kings but queens also directed what maps were needed.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Huberman, one of the current kings of longevity podcasts, is the showcase speaker on a day with some 2,000 attendees.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kings
Noun
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In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 2021 recall fight, Newsom also attracted high-profile billionaire support from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and agribusiness magnates Stewart and Lynda Resnick.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
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Past Lord Wardens include barons, earls, princes, and future kings.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The arrival of the Targaryen princes is a big deal for the town of Ashford and the knights and lords and ladies assembled there.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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And, lately, the country’s ultrarich have been behaving like modern-day land barons, quietly assembling empires measured not just in acres but in square miles and state sizes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the early 1900s, the region launched Neiman Marcus, a luxury store that catered to the tastes of local cotton and oil barons.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kings. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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