KINGSHIP Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

kingship

noun

Definition of kingship

as in presidency

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Recent Examples of kingship Trump, by contrast, ordered the capture of a leader already under narcoterrorism indictment and framed it as a drug bust and accountability for crimes, yet his opponents denounce him as aspiring to kingship and dictatorship. — Paul Vallas, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026 Gold First, gold, typically given to kings, not only recognized Jesus' kingship, but also highlighted his incorruptible purity. — Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Widely considered a victory lap for Lamar and his camp, the project was hailed as confirmation of his kingship. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2025 Argonaut is named after the famed argonauts of ancient Greek mythology, who sailed in the ship Argo in search of an artifact to restore their leader, Jason, to his rightful kingship. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kingship

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Noun

Something really amazing is happening under his presidency — in Canada.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
As Jair Bolsonaro mounted a successful campaign for the presidency, Flávio Bolsonaro ran for one of Rio de Janeiro’s seats in the Federal Senate.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of presidency

Noun

In 2021, the SAF and RSF worked together to overthrow the civilian Cabinet that was overseeing Sudan’s transition to democracy after 30 years of dictatorship under Omar al-Bashir.

— Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Not by tightening the siege on Iran directly, but by tightening the siege on those who help this regime, this terrible dictatorship.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dictatorship

Noun

The hotel truly offers a mastery of expert service, without being overbearing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Montessori mixed-age classrooms allow younger children to learn from older peers while older studentsstrengthen confidence, mastery, and leadership.

— Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mastery

Noun

The most destructive wildfire in state history, a blaze that killed 85 people and destroyed more than 18,000 buildings in Northern California, started two days after Newsom won the governorship in 2018.

— Sophie Austin, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Jeanie, meanwhile, clearly has no intention of selling her shares before the rest of her governorship is up.

— Dan Woike, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of governorship

Noun

McCollum, a member of a predominantly Republican Orlando law firm, began his campaign a year ago with little more credentials than his chairmanship of the Seminole County Republican Executive Committee.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Martin also has the support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who stood behind Martin’s chairmanship while stumping in Pennsylvania over the weekend.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Definition of chairmanship

Noun

Suggs is listed as the team’s point guard, but because of his tendency for turnovers and general lack of floor generalship, the coaches have deployed him more as a 3-and-D player.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 4 May 2026
There’s talk that this could be EMRO’s turn to hold the director-generalship.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026

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