royal throne; prestigious position
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
royal throne; seat of emperor or deity
literaryOriginally refers to the formal seat of an emperor, king, or revered deity, used in formal or literary contexts historically.
The emperor sat on the splendid golden throne to receive congratulations from all officials.
The Buddha's throne is placed on the central altar of the temple.
noun
prestigious position; top honor
Commonly used in modern informal and formal contexts to refer to a high-ranking, prestigious position or championship title.
After years of hard work, he finally claimed the championship throne in his industry.
This young athlete won the top spot at the world competition.
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This established enterprise is trying to reclaim its market leading position.
After fierce competition, he successfully secured the team leader position.
In the science fiction novel, the protagonist finally ascended to the throne of the interstellar empire.