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as in marquis
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Recent Examples of lordship
Under the Zhou dynasty, many smaller lordships fought for power in their regions including Hubei Province where the tombs are buried, according to Britannica.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
In 1606, the estate’s lordship was acquired by Jean Sève, a Calvinist who played an important role in the uprising that led to Lyon coming back under the authority of Henry IV in 1594.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
But, of course, Scott’s betrayal is a small episode in the collapse of decency and any sense of shame that Trump’s lordship demands of his acolytes.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
Oliver has a chance to do Felix a favor—his lordship is late for class, and his bike has a flat.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
Declaring a man’s sins forgiven, referring to himself as greater than the Temple, claiming lordship over the Sabbath and authority over the Torah, insisting that his followers love him more than their mothers and fathers, more than their very lives, Jesus assumed a divine prerogative.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
In truth, his lordship could have gone further.
—The Economist, 27 Feb. 2021
To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
This sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement between his lordship and the royal spouse.
—Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2021
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
In 1606, the estate’s lordship was acquired by Jean Sève, a Calvinist who played an important role in the uprising that led to Lyon coming back under the authority of Henry IV in 1594.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
But, of course, Scott’s betrayal is a small episode in the collapse of decency and any sense of shame that Trump’s lordship demands of his acolytes.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
Oliver has a chance to do Felix a favor—his lordship is late for class, and his bike has a flat.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
Declaring a man’s sins forgiven, referring to himself as greater than the Temple, claiming lordship over the Sabbath and authority over the Torah, insisting that his followers love him more than their mothers and fathers, more than their very lives, Jesus assumed a divine prerogative.
—Robert Barron, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
In truth, his lordship could have gone further.
—The Economist, 27 Feb. 2021
To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023
This sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement between his lordship and the royal spouse.
—Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lordship
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Dramatically, the buildup to this state of unchecked dominion is more taut than the fallout, largely because Grabowsky’s fine, watchful performance contributes much of the tension as Rakel’s sheer powerlessness begins to dawn on her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Urinetown, a defiantly scatological show that premiered on Broadway in 2001, is about a community in the throes of a drought where, thanks to the dominion of the Urine Good Company over the water supply, citizens must pay for the privilege of peeing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The oldest in the region is the Half Way House in Chesterfield, of course, which has been serving Founding Fathers, Civil War generals and at least one French marquis since 1760.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
10 Sep. 2024
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Queen Charlotte presents Francesca with a marquis from Vienna.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 May 2024
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At one point, the prince was seen giving his then-girlfriend a kiss on the cheek!—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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And unlike the Danish prince, her righteousness is undermined by the fact that Clytemnestra murdered her husband on much the same impulse as hers, punishment for his brutal slaying of another daughter.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland was briefly contested in an international court by Norway in the 1930s, but Norway lost the case and withdrew its claims.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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First, both nations could pass a transnational agreement to form a union, like the European Union, meaning each country retains sovereignty and separate citizenship, but allows for free movement, and possibly a common market and defense.—
Talib Visram,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The duke died in 1972, while his wife continued to live there in increasing isolation and declining health until her death in 1986.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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That had been a major goal for the duke, who argued past denials by the company were lies.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Her campaign has been framed in a progressive light, giving the Academy the chance to protest the ascendancy of anti-trans sentiment under the new Trump administration.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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If American leaders continue to wring their hands over China’s ascendancy instead of taking these crucial steps, Washington’s strategic advantage could quickly erode.—
Jude Blanchette,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Those include: Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos Google CEO Sundar Pichai Apple CEO Tim Cook OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Far-right social media baron Elon Musk was a prominent figure during the ceremony, continuing his presence that was established during the campaign.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
21 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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With the stroke of a pen, Trump has built upon his successful legacy of tariffs to balance the scales of international trade and ensure American hegemony.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Second, the United States would maintain dollar hegemony.—
Eyck Freymann,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Lordship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lordship. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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