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In the first weeks of the Obama administration, 'bipartisanship' was the reigning buzzword, and when the Beltway thinks 'bipartisan,' it pictures President Reagan and Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill putting aside their differences and forging a legislative partnership, a ruddy pair of genial patriarchs bonding over the Blarney Stone.
James Wolcott

Meaning of "reigning" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REIGNING

reigning  [ˈreɪnɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REIGNING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reigning is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES REIGNING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of reigning in the English dictionary

The definition of reigning in the dictionary is exercising the power and authority of a sovereign. Other definition of reigning is being the most recent winner of a competition, contest, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REIGNING


aquaplaning
ˈækwəpleɪnɪŋ
award-winning
əˈwɔːdˌwɪnɪŋ
beginning
bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ
caning
ˈkeɪnɪŋ
designing
dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ
determining
dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ
draining
ˈdreɪnɪŋ
entertaining
ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ
graining
ˈɡreɪnɪŋ
Groening
ˈɡreɪnɪŋ
mining
ˈmaɪnɪŋ
remaining
rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ
retraining
ˌriːˈtreɪnɪŋ
sustaining
səsˈteɪnɪŋ
training
ˈtreɪnɪŋ
uncomplaining
ˌʌnkəmˈpleɪnɪŋ
unentertaining
ˌʌnˌentəˈteɪnɪŋ
veining
ˈveɪnɪŋ
waning
ˈweɪnɪŋ
winning
ˈwɪnɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REIGNING

reif
reification
reificatory
reified
reifier
reifies
reify
Reigate
reign
Reign of Terror
reignite
reignition
reiki
reillume
reillumine
reimage
reimagine
reimbursable
reimburse
reimbursement

WORDS THAT END LIKE REIGNING

book signing
burning
cleaning
concerning
evening
learning
listening
meaning
morning
negative campaigning
opening
planning
running
stunning
the top of the morning
tuning
turning
undesigning
unfeigning
warning

Synonyms and antonyms of reigning in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REIGNING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «reigning» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of reigning

Translation of «reigning» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REIGNING

Find out the translation of reigning to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reigning from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reigning» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卫冕的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

actual
570 millions of speakers

English

reigning
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

राज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحاكم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Правящий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

atual
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাজত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

actuel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memerintah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

amtierend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

現~
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

현재 타이틀을 보유하고 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mrentah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đương kim
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ராஜ்யபாரத்தின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

राजे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hüküm süren
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in carica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Reigning
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

правлячий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Domneasca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βασιλεύοντας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

huidige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Reigning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Reigning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reigning

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REIGNING»

The term «reigning» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.993 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REIGNING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reigning

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7 QUOTES WITH «REIGNING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word reigning.
1
Will Arnett
It doesn't look great if you cancel the reigning Best Comedy Program, you know, you're gonna take a hit from a... from sort of a public relations standpoint.
2
Morris Raphael Cohen
Again, both literature and philosophy work by appealing to certain reigning idols.
3
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
My father and Mary Pickford were the reigning stars of not just Hollywood but of the world. Well, to bear my father's name was hard enough, but to work in pictures to boot was pretty foolhardy. In fact, my father was totally against it. He thought I should be off getting a good education and go into some safe profession.
4
Callie Khouri
When I lived in Nashville, Tanya Tucker and people like that were coming up, and I'm sure that Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette were going, 'What's that noise? That's not country.' It's always been this battle where whoever comes up behind the reigning stars isn't country enough. There really is a lot more crossover now.
5
Charles Perrault
After a hundred years the son of the King then reigning, who was of another family from that of the sleeping Princess, was a-hunting on that side of the country, and he asked what those towers were which he saw in the middle of a great thick wood.
6
David Spade
I want to get back to my fighting weight of 98 pounds. I have the exact measurements of that guy from the movie, Powder. Right now, I am the reigning West Coast Powder.
7
James Wolcott
In the first weeks of the Obama administration, 'bipartisanship' was the reigning buzzword, and when the Beltway thinks 'bipartisan,' it pictures President Reagan and Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill putting aside their differences and forging a legislative partnership, a ruddy pair of genial patriarchs bonding over the Blarney Stone.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REIGNING»

Discover the use of reigning in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reigning and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Reigning as Kings
You are to reign as a king in this life. This is your right and privilege as a child of God. This book is a practical step by step handbook that will empower you to rule in key areas of your life.
Barry Jenkins, 2007
2
The Manchus: Or the Reigning Dynasty of China...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
John Ross, 2012
3
Reigning In His Power: A Study on How to Rein In the Power ...
Jane Boston is a living example that God's ways lead to success, peace, and results. Author and speaker Jane Boston has built a million-dollar national company for medical rehabilitation personnel by accessing the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jane Boston, 2011
4
Lives of England's Reigning and Consort Queens
"The companion for Lives of England's monarchs: the story of our American English heritage."
H. Eugene Lehman, 2011
5
Reigning Cats And Dogs: A Rhymes With Orange Tribute to ...
Dog and cat owners alike will love this humorous little book.
Hilary B. Price, 2003
6
Reigning Cats and Dogs: History Redrawn
It was awarded 'The Best Book of Cat Related Humor' by the Cat Writer's Association of America in 1998. The author has taken characters from History and given them new lives (9 in the case of the cats) as cats and dogs.
Michael Cashmore-Hingley, 2011
7
The Prince's Cowgirl Bride (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Reigning ...
The undercover prince!
Brenda Harlen, 2009
8
Reigning the River: Urban Ecologies and Political ...
DIVA major contribution to the nascent anthropology of urban environments, Reigning the River illuminates the complexities of river restoration in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and one of the fastest-growing cities in South Asia.
Anne Rademacher, 2011
9
Training for Reigning: Strategies for Building Character and ...
Free Sample Chapter! Every believer's life is a spiritual journey represented by lessons he or she needs to follow in order to rule and reign with Christ.
Rick Godwin, 1998
10
Reigning Champions
Why Should I Read This? Every Man Needs a Coach's "Playbook" with Winning Strategies for Life. This book was born out of a deep desire to see men everywhere experience victory over lust.
Joel Ishler, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REIGNING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reigning is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ketton beat Cambs Division One reigning champions
Ketton enjoyed their most significant victory of the season on Saturday when they beat Cambs Division One reigning champions Ramsey. Ramsey, who were ... «Rutland Times, Jul 15»
2
Grafton Cup 2015: Reigning's reday to rule in staying feature
Reigning, perhaps aptly named for a Waller runner, was a largely inconsistent horse. He's proven capable on his day but struggles to put together one good run ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
3
Grafton Cup 2015: Reigning's ready to rule in staying feature
Reigning, perhaps aptly named for a Waller runner, was a largely inconsistent horse. He's proven capable on his day but struggles to put together one good run ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Reigning midget champion Rico Abreu gets 1st stock car win, taking …
Abreu is the reigning USAC national champion and winner of this year's Chili Bowl. He made his stock car debut at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida in January ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
5
Checkers Sign Reigning AHL Man of the Year Kyle Hagel
The Checkers have brought back reigning AHL Man of the Year Kyle Hagel, signing him to an AHL contract. The 30-year-old winger made an impact both on ... «The Official Website of the Charlotte Checkers, Jun 15»
6
Nikki Bella Becomes 2nd Longest Divas Champion in History …
Nikki Bella has surpassed Maryse as the second longest reigning WWE Divas Champion in company history. The last remaining milestone is AJ Lee's record ... «Wrestlezone, Jun 15»
7
Work All Week, Wildcat Red Breeze Bullets
Reigning champion sprinter Work All Week and graded stakes winner Wildcat Red each posted bullet breezes June 28, in preparation for the Smile Sprint (gr. «BloodHorse.com, Jun 15»
8
Pedraza: I plan on reigning for many years to come
Every fighter thinks about this day, and now that I am here, I plan on reigning for many years to come. I want to thank my manager Al Haymon, my father, and my ... «Fight News, Jun 15»
9
Heartbreaking! Pears Baby Reigning Queen, Somkene, Dies At 2
How do you even report the death of a baby? This is so sad and my heart goes out to her parents. The reigning Pears Baby, Queen Somkene Chukwuka Eze ... «Information Nigeria, May 15»
10
BaseBows riding high to face reigning Big West champs
With perhaps their most complete performance of the 2015 season last week in a 3-game conference series sweep of U.C. Davis, there's no rest in the Big West ... «KHON2, Apr 15»

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