king's ransom

NOUN

very large treasure

Synonyms

WEAK

El Dorado Golconda end of the rainbow good sum land of milk and honey large sum pot of gold pretty penny riches of Solomon tidy sum weight in gold

Example Sentences

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The gray skies part, the clouds lift and a warm maternal comfort spreads across the film, creeping in like the sun’s rays falling on cobblestones still shining from a sudden downpour.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: These pro-approved golf shirts for men and women are lightweight and many offer protection from the sun’s rays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But a rainy weather forecast means the sun's rays will not be able to light the parabolic mirror used by actresses in the garb of ancient priestesses.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

The efficiency of organic solar cells is catching up with traditional solar cells and they can convert about 20 percent of the sun's rays into electricity.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

Away from the coral, the sun’s rays form rectangular columns of light in the water.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon