as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
the book festival brought together two lions of contemporary poetry for a joint reading
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Recent Examples of lion
In an emotional exchange, Glinda asks Elphaba why Fiyero helped free the lion cub from their classroom days prior.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
While the broadcast services and sports divisions provide a lion’s share of revenues, The Mediapro Studio has the space to grow.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
At Ol Pejeta, a private conservancy in Kenya where lions and cheetah roam, the Ugandan Ankole cows look a little out of place.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
It was carefully chosen as the movie raises awareness about the conservation of wildlife and the global threat of animal extinction, including lions.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
While the broadcast services and sports divisions provide a lion’s share of revenues, The Mediapro Studio has the space to grow.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
At Ol Pejeta, a private conservancy in Kenya where lions and cheetah roam, the Ugandan Ankole cows look a little out of place.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
It was carefully chosen as the movie raises awareness about the conservation of wildlife and the global threat of animal extinction, including lions.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lion
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That could be a smart bet for Cohen, with Donald Trump’s election spurring business magnates and world leaders to flock to Palm Beach for its proximity to the new president’s Winter White House at Mar-a-Lago.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Alongside billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, the tech magnates appeared in countless live shots of the transfer of power.—
Bloomberg,
Orange County Register,
21 Jan. 2025
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An arrogant advertiser at the peak of success is forced to promote a tycoon as a presidential candidate, while a mysterious stalker threatens to destroy his agency and his reputation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Harold Hamm: The oil tycoon—worth $18.5 billion—reportedly raised money for Trump, and has been involved in the transition, pushing to undo Biden-era electric car credits.—
Joe Walsh,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Built in the late 12th century under the French king Philip II, the Louvre began as a royal fortress.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Senator: ‘This is what a king does’ Police ID woman killed in domestic violence incident at CT home; second woman hospitalized Some CT restaurants struggle, others are booming.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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The ceremony, which took place in London on Sept. 30, saw 10-year-old Scarlett gift the prince with crystal hearts for him, his Meghan, 43, and their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The prince's lawyer, David Sherborne, commended his battle outside court on Wednesday and pushed for a police investigation into the saga.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Press barons can dial back the criticism of Trump and dial up the praise.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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The series also stars Timothy Dalton as an evil land baron and Jerome Flynn as his henchman, along with Darren Mann, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, Michelle Randolph, Sebastian Roché.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Dec. 2024
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The rise of Silicon Valley, from indifference to lords of the political universe.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Shawn McCreesh,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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If not, the San Francisco Giants are another top suitor who could swoop in and steal the star from New York.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The problem is so acute that Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, recently appointed a housing czar to spur a search for solutions in Europe.—
Liz Alderman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s designated border czar, Tom Homan, told Fox News on Wednesday that ICE had conducted 308 arrests across the country.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lion. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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