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
The university added "the Prince of Darkness... put our city on the map".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025
But, all these years later, I was reminded that Ozzy, despite his well-crafted Prince of Darkness persona, was the sun that brought brightness and warmth to the familial chaos that orbited around him.
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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