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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 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.
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Shawn McCreesh, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The city was later passed between the lords and dukes of the era, eventually falling under power of the English in 1187 and then again in 1522.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Colombia has led the world in cocaine production since the days of iconic drug lord Pablo Escobar and most comes from the Pacific side of the country.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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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Shawn McCreesh, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The city was later passed between the lords and dukes of the era, eventually falling under power of the English in 1187 and then again in 1522.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Colombia has led the world in cocaine production since the days of iconic drug lord Pablo Escobar and most comes from the Pacific side of the country.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lord
Noun
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Chris Helman tracks energy innovators and oil tycoons from Houston.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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He’s soon relieved of several pints of plasma and passage for this nobleman with the claw-like hands is booked.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Real-estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) has been assigned a case by his firm involving a nobleman who lives in a castle in the Carpathian Mountains.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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The tech magnate’s swipe at Navarro comes after a report that indicated Trump told his inner circle that Musk will be stepping back from his role in the government in the coming weeks.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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From cable television magnates to fashion moguls to casino bosses, these billionaires have passed away since the 2024 Forbes list.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Except for an elderly gentleman walking his dog some distance away, both taking mincing steps, the beach and the boardwalk are deserted.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The platform comes with a gentleman’s agreement that donors will not proliferate the images online.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The king was photographed meeting Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni in Rome on Wednesday, at a time of international turmoil brought on by Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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And here is the reigning plus-minus king for both Dubuque and Western Michigan.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 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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In February of last year, Harry’s claim was dismissed, a decision which the prince appealed.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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In creator Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel on Paramount+, husband and wife Jacob and Cara Dutton (Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren) fight to protect their sprawling Montana ranch from cattle thieves, a predatory land baron (Timothy Dalton) and an untamed, unpredictable wilderness.—
Sean Piccoli,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Besides Bezos and Zuckerberg, many other tech barons—including Michael Dell, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin—also saw steep losses.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Lord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lord. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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