Lion synonyms

wonder

Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.

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lioness

A female lion.

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Felis leo (Latin)

A leonine carnivore

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leo

(Place, proper) A N constellation between Cancer and Virgo, containing the bright star Regulus; the Lion

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lioness (female)

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celebrity (related)

Fame or popular renown.

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favorite

Expected or most probable to win.

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king

(UK, slang) A king skin.

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simba

The Western Bolivian Guaraní language, ISO language code GNW.

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animal (related)

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

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leonine

The definition of leonine is someone or something that is like a lion.

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lionel (young)

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cat (related)

A domesticated subspecies, Felis silvestris catus, of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.]

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prodigy

(Rare) An extraordinary happening, thought to presage good or evil fortune

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personage

(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A famous or important person.

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someone

A partially specified but unnamed person.

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vip

A person of great importance or influence, especially a dignitary who commands special treatment.

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somebody

A person of importance

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king-of-beasts

(Idiomatic) The lion.

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cougar

(North America, slang) A woman of middle age who actively seeks the casual, often sexual, companionship of younger men, typically less than 35 years old; by implication a female “sexual predator”.

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feline

Characteristic of or resembling felids.

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felis leo

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griffin

A hamlet in Saskatchewan

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puma

A taxonomic genus within the subfamily Felinae "” the mountain lion and the jaguarundi.

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name

Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:

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eminence

Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity

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muckamuck

A high muckamuck.

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star

Any of the celestial bodies visible to the naked eye at night as fixed, usually twinkling points of light, including binary and multiple star systems.

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the-lion (related)

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unicorn (related)

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eagle (related)

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social-lion

a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

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king of the jungle

A leonine carnivore

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hero

The principal character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.

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luminary

One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

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notable

A person of distinction or great reputation.

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personality

Something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks.

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big name

(Idiomatic) A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.

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character

Public estimation of someone; reputation:

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dignitary

The definition of a dignitary is a person with a high rank or who holds an important position.

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leader

Any person or thing that leads or conducts.

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nabob

(By extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.

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notability

The quality of being notable

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big-timer

A major player in the field in question: someone who is in the big time

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heavyweight

A person or animal weighing much more than average

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big shot

(Idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.

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big wheel

(UK) Ferris wheel

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knowledge (related)

The state or fact of knowing:

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important (related)

An important, influential person

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Leo the Lion

the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

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African cat

A leonine carnivore

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Asian cat

A leonine carnivore

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bigwig

(Jocose) A person of importance to a group or organization

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whelp

A young dog; puppy

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wildcats

Plural form of wildcat

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panthera-leo

A taxonomic species within the genus Panthera — the lion.

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dragon (related)

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boar (related)

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bull (related)

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wolf (related)

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elephant (related)

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serpent (related)

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swan (related)

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tiger (related)

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leopard (related)

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raven (related)

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