Kahuna
Kahuna noun - One of high position or importance within a group.
Usage example: a big kahuna at a Hollywood talent agency, he's got the fancy car to prove it
Lion
Lion noun - A person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field.
Usage example: the book festival brought together two lions of contemporary poetry for a joint reading
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Synonyms for Lion
Nearby Word: lioness
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Lion and Kahuna. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/kahuna/lion
Kahuna & Lion. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/kahuna/lion>.
Lion or Kahuna. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/kahuna/lion.
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