nabob

noun

ˈnā-ˌbäb How to pronounce nabob (audio)
Definition of nabobnext
as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group dressed conservatively so as to make a good impression with the nabobs on the co-op's board

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Recent Examples of nabob Netflix execs no doubt long ago figured out how to tune out the nattering nabobs of negativism, understanding that such scrutiny — from both consumers and the press — is the unavoidable by-product of success. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 But all the nattering nabobs of negativism who’d normally have been concentrating on Maura’s catastrophic first term had to devote at least a little attention to recounting one of the Wu Klux Klan’s more embarrassing moments of 2025. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 Back then, white scholars saw history through the eyes of society’s nabobs, kings and presidents. — Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Nattering nabobs of non-mainstream media might call it assault by beverage. — Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024 The Gold Coast once held the highest concentrations of American wealth, and today, the area remains an upscale part of Long Island, with many of those centuries-old homes of Gilded Age nabobs still intact. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 Chattering nabobs of negativity have highlighted that 66 Chinese companies are being removed from indices. — Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nabob
  1. heavyweight
  2. heavy
  3. magnate
  4. big
  5. nawab
  6. king
  7. tycoon
  8. lion
Noun
  • Roman Dolidze Light heavyweight TKO in Round 1 MarQuel Mederos def.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, former heavyweight-boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, posted a touching tribute to her following her death at 36.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavyweight
Noun
  • The album also features cameos by heavies from Gojira, Lamb of God, Queens of the Stone Age, and Clutch.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The one-room restaurant retains the clean, minimalist aesthetic that Anthony has cultivated at the upscale sushi counter but has more stone incorporated into the space than a traditional, wood-heavy omakase would.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavy
Noun
  • Sargeant, a Florida oil magnate, had come under fire from Venezuelan opposition figures and US allies for allegedly propping up Maduro.
    — Fabiola Zerpa, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Reynolds is already something of a modern-day Renaissance man, being a highly successful actor, billionaire business mogul, and global soccer magnate.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnate
Noun
  • That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pick-and-rolls at the top of the floor with bigs, pick-and-rolls with smalls.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Noun
  • The unidentified sitter, meanwhile, is believed to be a wife of a nawab, or an Indian prince.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • The manuscript was acquired by Asaf-ud-Daula, nawab of Awadh, and was presented to King George III in 1798.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of nawab
Noun
  • First, Harry spoke of his desire for reconciliation, then there was the apparently successful meeting between the king, his younger son and daughter-in-law and their children last month at Charles’ Highgrove estate in western England.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As a neo-New Wave guy with a heartland jones and drama-king chops, Flowers isn’t bad cosplaying his heroes, even if his brawny rock-opera vocal approach is a bit short on the conversational warmth that makes for truly memorable country singing.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • For nine seasons, veteran stage and screen actor John Forsythe played the ruthless oil tycoon and family patriarch Blake Carrington.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Many leading activists have been jailed under the same law, including pro-democracy former media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tycoon
Noun
  • Sometimes lions will range into the area from their primary turf along the Skeleton Coast, causing much excitement amongst humans and animals alike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigates the lion’s share of the murders, conducting investigations in 27 of the county’s 34 municipalities.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lion

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