lion

noun

ˈlī-ən How to pronounce lion (audio)
Definition of lionnext
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 Deepkold offers Focus and Energy pouches with 50 mg caffeine and 50 mg L-theanine, a caffeine-free Shroom Frost built around lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi and B12, and Deep Calm for sleep with melatonin, L-theanine and magnesium glycinate. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Most pair stimulants like caffeine or paraxanthine with focus-support compounds like L-theanine, citicoline and rhodiola, plus adaptogens like lion’s mane and ashwagandha. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Streamers may end up carrying the lion’s share of Australian content. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Harris, closer in age to his part than the women, moves and sounds like the old cowboys, with an affecting note of sorrow — the lion dying, and dying with regrets — sounding throughout his performance. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lion
  1. magnate
  2. tycoon
  3. king
  4. prince
  5. lord
  6. baron
  7. star
  8. czar
Noun
  • The company was founded by the late industrial magnate Miguel Facussé, whose daughter Pérez later married.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At some point in the last few days, Henry (Hudson Williams), the spoiled 22-year-old scion of a fish processing magnate, has disappeared from his giant mansion perched at the edge of a Canadian island.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnate
Noun
  • Its mix of escapist fantasy and emotional substance has never felt more dialed in, nor the political relevance of staggering income inequality and meddlesome tycoons more pronounced.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, whose plans to launch satellite communications and dominance over the Indian telecom market have drawn the ire of Elon Musk last week, has a more pressing worry.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tycoon
Noun
  • Crowning yourself king of the hyper-SUV world requires more than just a legendary badge.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The coast could be particularly hammered if the exceptionally high king tides coincide with strong winter storms.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The crown prince revealed a bold ambition to transform the kingdom, and the region, by 2030.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of prince
Noun
  • In early English law, the silva forestis was a place for lords to chase game and for ordinary people to gather wood.
    — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Colombian police have arrested the wife and daughter of one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords who was extradited to the United States last year, President Abelardo de la Espriella said Sunday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lord
Noun
  • In the 13th century, as the Magna Carta encoded the rights of English barons, the Carta de Foresta laid out the rights of commoners to pasture cattle in the open places among the English forests.
    — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At one point, Soulan points out that the crime of fuel-smuggling is minor compared to the barons profiting off the very same — and shouldn’t the motivation, the practical outcome of the act, count for something?
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of baron
Noun
  • Stokes finished with a personal 2026 postseason-best 13 points to go with eight rebounds, three blocks and suffocating defense on Dream star Angel Reese, who was held to seven points on 2-for-8 shooting.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The former Cowboys star motioned to the drivers of the vehicles to tell them to slow down, and that’s when the dispute began.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Continue reading … EQUAL JUSTICE — Border czar addresses whether Ilhan Omar could be deported amid federal investigation.
    — , FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed the investigation in an interview with Fox News on Monday, but offered few details.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of czar

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