Honcho
Honcho noun - One of high position or importance within a group.
Usage example: the office was all abuzz because some honchos from corporate headquarters were coming for a visit
Kingfish
Kingfish noun - One of high position or importance within a group.
Usage example: as a kingfish in the state's political circles, he was accustomed to being courted by presidential hopefuls
Mutual synonyms
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