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king of kings

1 American  

noun

  1. a king having other kings subject to him.

King of kings 2 American  
Or King of Kings

noun

  1. Christ; Jesus.

  2. God; Jehovah.

Etymology

Origin of king of kings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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April’s “The King of Kings” made $60 million and is the second-highest-grossing film from the studio following “Sound of Freedom,” which made $184 million.

From Los Angeles Times

“King of Kings” by Scott Anderson and “Chokepoints” by Edward Fishman are fascinating portraits of the fragility of American hegemony.

From The Wall Street Journal

Martin O'Neill is the king of kings.

From BBC

The Bible refers to Jesus as the “King of Kings,” underscoring his spiritual authority.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, the firm operates a streaming service and releases movies theatrically, including 2023’s massively popular “Sound of Freedom,” which grossed $250 million worldwide, and the animated film “The King of Kings,” which came out in May and tells the story of Jesus.

From Los Angeles Times

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