Prince of Darkness
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Prince of Darkness
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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All of this in support of his Prince of Darkness schtick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
The archetypal spin doctor, his reputation as a behind-the scenes fixer, schemer and schmoozer earned him the nickname, "the Prince of Darkness".
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
If there are limits, few performers have pushed those generous boundaries more than John Michael Osbourne, aka Ozzy Osbourne, or the Prince of Darkness, who has died aged 76.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson got engaged at Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert — right after the Prince of Darkness weighed in on the Slipknot DJ marrying his daughter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025
It feels like the Prince of Darkness has swept his cloak over the table.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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