yokozuna
- noun
- /joʊkəˈzuːnə/
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yokozuna
- In the world of chess, Magnus Carlsen is considered a yokozuna.
Examples
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The champion was hailed as a yokozuna of the sport.
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In the world of finance, he is often called the yokozuna for his unmatched success.
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After years of hard work, she became the yokozuna of the fashion industry.
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The chess grandmaster is considered the yokozuna among his peers.
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After years of hard work, she became the yokozuna of the fashion industry.
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The chess grandmaster is considered the yokozuna among his peers.
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In the world of finance, he is often called the yokozuna for his unmatched success.
Synonyms
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2.7
A person who wins first place in a competition
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3.5
A person who has great power or influence in a field
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6.7
A person who has the highest title in chess, bridge, or some martial arts
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An expert respected as a leader in a certain area
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A very important person in a group or organization, often the most powerful
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A person or thing much better than others
A person who is the most important leader in a field
Antonyms
How Dominant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Yokozuna comes from Japanese parts yoko ('side' or 'horizontal') and tsuna ('rope'). The image is of a champion who wears a special rope across his body, so calling someone a yokozuna means they are the top or most powerful person in a field.