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favorite
A person or thing regarded with special liking, or more highly than others; specif., a person liked very much and granted special privileges as by a monarch, high official, etc.
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  1. A person or thing regarded with special liking, or more highly than others; specif., a person liked very much and granted special privileges as by a monarch, high official, etc.
  2. One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior:
  3. Expected or most probable to win.
wonder
A person, thing, or event that causes astonishment and admiration; prodigy; marvel
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  1. A person, thing, or event that causes astonishment and admiration; prodigy; marvel
  2. The feeling of surprise, admiration, and awe aroused by something strange, unexpected, incredible, etc.
  3. One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel:
prodigy
(Rare) An extraordinary happening, thought to presage good or evil fortune
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  1. (Rare) An extraordinary happening, thought to presage good or evil fortune
  2. An act or event so extraordinary or rare as to inspire wonder:
  3. A person, thing, or act so extraordinary as to inspire wonder; specif., a child of highly unusual talent or genius
leo
The fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology.
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  1. The fifth sign of the zodiac in astrology.
  2. (Place, proper) The fifth sign of the zodiac, entered by the sun about July 21
  3. A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cancer and Virgo. Leo (the Lion) contains the bright star Regulus and is the fifth sign of the zodiac.
celebrity
Fame or popular renown.
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  1. Fame or popular renown.
  2. One who is widely known and of great popular interest.
  3. A famous or well-publicized person
hero
Any person, esp. a man, admired for qualities or achievements and regarded as an ideal or model
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  1. Any person, esp. a man, admired for qualities or achievements and regarded as an ideal or model
  2. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field:
  3. (Rare) A female given name of English-speakers.
luminary
An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.
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  1. An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.
  2. In astrology, one of the brightest celestial objects, such as the sun, moon, or bright planets.
  3. A person who sheds light on some subject or enlightens mankind; famous intellectual
.name
Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:
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  1. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:
  2. A distinguished reputation:
  3. A reputation:
notable
(Historical) Any of the persons of authority, rank, etc. summoned by the king of France as a deliberative assembly in emergencies
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  1. (Historical) Any of the persons of authority, rank, etc. summoned by the king of France as a deliberative assembly in emergencies
  2. A person of distinction; famous or well-known person
  3. One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.
personage
A character in a literary work.
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  1. A character in a literary work.
  2. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A famous or important person.
  3. A person of importance or distinction; notable
personality
(Archaic) The quality or fact of being a particular person; personal identity; individuality
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  1. (Archaic) The quality or fact of being a particular person; personal identity; individuality
  2. The complex of qualities and characteristics seen as being distinctive to a group, nation, place, etc.
  3. Remarks, usually of an offensive or disparaging nature, aimed at or referring to a person
big name
(Idiomatic) A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
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  1. (Idiomatic) A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
character
The distinguishing nature of something.
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  1. The distinguishing nature of something.
  2. A person or animal portrayed with a personality in comics or animation:
  3. Public estimation of someone; reputation:
dignitary
A person holding a high, dignified position or office
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  1. A person holding a high, dignified position or office
  2. An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position
eminence
(--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
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  1. (--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
  2. A person of eminence
  3. Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity
leader
A section of blank film or recording tape at the beginning of a reel, for use in threading, etc.
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  1. A section of blank film or recording tape at the beginning of a reel, for use in threading, etc.
  2. A person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head, as of a group or activity
  3. One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
nabob
(By extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
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  1. (By extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
  2. A person of wealth and prominence.
  3. (By extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.
notability
The quality of being notable
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  1. The quality of being notable
  2. The state or quality of being eminent or worthy of notice.
  3. (Countable) A notable or eminent person
notable
A person of distinction or great reputation.
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  1. A person of distinction or great reputation.
  2. One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.
  3. A person of distinction; famous or well-known person
personage
(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A famous or important person.
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  1. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A famous or important person.
  2. A person of importance or distinction; notable
  3. A character in a literary work.
big-timer
A major player in the field in question: someone who is in the big time
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  1. A major player in the field in question: someone who is in the big time
heavyweight
One of above average weight.
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  1. One of above average weight.
  2. (Informal) A person of great importance or influence.
  3. A person or animal weighing much more than average
somebody
A recognised person, a celebrity.
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  1. A recognised person, a celebrity.
  2. A person of importance:
  3. An unspecified or unknown person; someone.
someone
A person unknown or not named; some person; somebody
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  1. A person unknown or not named; some person; somebody
  2. A partially specified but unnamed person.
  3. Some person.
vip
(Initialism) Very important person.
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  1. (Initialism) Very important person.
  2. (Informal) A high-ranking official or important guest, esp. one accorded special treatment
  3. A person of great importance or influence, especially a dignitary who commands special treatment.
big shot
(Slang) A person regarded as important or influential
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  1. (Slang) A person regarded as important or influential
  2. (Idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.
big wheel
A very important person.
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  1. A very important person.
bigwig
(Informal) An important, influential person
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  1. (Informal) An important, influential person
muckamuck
A high muckamuck.
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  1. A high muckamuck.
Find another word for lion. In this page you can discover 40 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for lion, like: Felis leo (Latin), favorite, wonder, prodigy, leo, king-of-beasts, king of the jungle, African cat, Asian cat, lioness and celebrity.

Sentence Examples

  • the lion and puma, ostrich and rhea.

  • There was a lion in the linen closet and no one wanted to reach for the towel.

  • One was an enormous Lion with clear, intelligent eyes, a tawney mane bushy and well kept, and a body like yellow plush.

  • But then so was the scream of a mountain lion, and she had never seen one of those, either.

  • After this it is surprising to find that in his next poem, Le Chevalier au Lion, Lancelot is once, and only once, casually referred to, and that in a passing reference to his rescue of the queen.

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