Definitions

king

[king] / kɪŋ /

NOUN

ruler

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emperor monarch sultan

STRONG

baron caesar caliph czar kaiser khan magnate maharajah majesty mikado mogul overlord pasha potentate prince rajah rex shah sovereign tycoon

WEAK

crowned head gerent imperator

Example Sentences

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In this corner of the market, sentiment is king, and often the primary driver of performance.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Charlemagne, the king of the Franks, addressed Offa as an equal, calling him brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The future king filmed the trophy-lift on his phone as Villa celebrated a milestone moment.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Meat is king, according to the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The small boat cast off with a snarl of its motor, and the king of the sea lions bellowed back.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr