throne
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5.3
- noun
- /θroʊn/
:
trono
- The Habsburg rise to the Spanish throne was not a planned one.
- heir to the throne
- ascend the throne
- assume the throne
Nearly a decade, Mad Men held that throne, and then came Succession.
- Nearly a decade, Mad Men held that throne, and then came Succession.
- I fell from my throne, you didn't want me there.
- And here is the heir to North Korean throne going to Disneyland.
- Miles Nation, the heir to the Miles Nation throne is about to be born.
- Thanks to Theodora and Belisarius, Justinian's throne is safe for now.
- He wanted to go out with his followers on his throne, King to the bitter end.
Examples
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I wanted to stay to protect her, but the Queen knew to preserve the bloodline and the throne.
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And in fact his claim to the throne was somewhat weak.
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Miles Nation, the heir to the Miles Nation throne is about to be born.
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The throne of the Holy See is vacant.
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Will any other pretender to his throne please step forward?
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Her accession to the throne ushered in a period of real excitement for the Spanish theater.
Academic text (1993) -
In 1857, Crown Prince Wilhelm inherited the throne from his brother, Frederick Wilhelm IV, who had suffered a stroke.
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The young prince was eagerly awaiting the day he would inherit his father's throne.
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After a long reign, the queen decided to abdicate from her throne to enjoy a quieter life.
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The council debated who should rightfully sit upon the throne after the king's sudden passing.
Synonyms
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6.5
The king or queen and their authority that stands for the state in law
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6.5
The position and power held by a king
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7.5
The time a leader has power over a country
Idioms
- Literature
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8.2
A person who secretly controls a leader from behind the scenes
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Throne also means the position or office of a ruler, and this comes from the same Greek thronos meaning 'seat'. If someone 'holds the throne', they hold the 'seat' of power, which is why the word means authority as well.