kingmaker
noun
a person who has great power and influence in the choice of a ruler, candidate for public office, business leader, or the like.
kingmaking
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a word derived from
kingmaker.
Example Sentences
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The new directives mark an inflection point in the power play between Beijing and the tycoons, who once held kingmaking sway in Hong Kong’s political leadership race.
From Reuters ● Sep. 17, 2021
The question now, as Mr. Rogan settles into his kingmaking phase, is how he might like to use his capital.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2021
The Globes also have a kingmaking effect on the television business.
From Washington Post ● May 13, 2021
At least the “Game of Thrones” writers’ room had a sense of humor about their kingmaking process, and the current debate about the state of our own democracy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2019
They specialize in applying real or imagined upper-level knowledge to best ensure maximum kingmaking impact.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2013
