throne
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- noun
- /θroʊn/
- The queen sat regally on her throne, signifying her power and authority over the kingdom.
- royal throne
- seated on a throne
- a canopied throne
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Watch on YouTubeYeah, he used to sit on a throne of skulls, very intimidating.
- Yeah, he used to sit on a throne of skulls, very intimidating.
- He was one of these creatures around God's throne guarding the most.
- Take that, China as I float above my throne.
- You're sitting at a table that's built on a throne of lies.
Examples
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Just the throne took seven years to construct.
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Maranzano rises from his throne and stretches out his arms in benediction.
Fiction book (1991) -
I summoned you yesterday... to an audience in my throne room.
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The Royal House of Bernadotte sits on the Swedish throne to this day.
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Archaeologists have found pieces of the king's throne smashed to pieces inside the palace.
Academic text (2011) -
Following an interregnum of seventeen years, Oba Eweka II was restored to the throne in 1914.
Academic text (1993) -
During the ceremony, the new monarch ascended to the throne in front of all the gathered guests.
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The old throne was adorned with jewels, making it a stunning symbol of royal power.
Idioms
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A person who secretly controls a leader from behind the scenes
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Etymology
Throne comes from the Greek word thronos, which means 'seat' or 'chair'. A throne is the special chair of a king or bishop, so the origin explains why it is a symbol of power.