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
The Sea Kings finished 3-1 to take second in their group behind Mission Viejo.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Goldman: Huh, not a lot of support for the Los Angeles Kings even after adding Corey Perry?
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Their slow start was a big reason why the Kings led by as many as 17 points in the first half.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Their first home game will be September 23 versus the Los Angeles Kings.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The Kings trailed by 20 before LaRavia came on to change everything, bringing life to his team and energy to the arena.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Playing his career for the Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings show a perfect example of an unexpected pay cut for a player.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Bulls will tip off their slate against the Raptors at 7 p.m. on July 11, before taking on the Sacramento Kings at 7 p.m. on July 12.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Goldman: Huh, not a lot of support for the Los Angeles Kings even after adding Corey Perry?
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Their slow start was a big reason why the Kings led by as many as 17 points in the first half.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Their first home game will be September 23 versus the Los Angeles Kings.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The Kings trailed by 20 before LaRavia came on to change everything, bringing life to his team and energy to the arena.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Playing his career for the Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings show a perfect example of an unexpected pay cut for a player.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Bulls will tip off their slate against the Raptors at 7 p.m. on July 11, before taking on the Sacramento Kings at 7 p.m. on July 12.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kings
princes
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The cohort will be honored at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, with the princes issuing separate congratulatory messages.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 Dec. 2024
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If this is how princes of the church behave, perhaps the rest of us aren’t so bad after all.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kings. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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