high priest

Frequency: 6.26.8 per million words

Similar to chief priest. Can also be used figuratively to mean the leading person in a particular field.

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  • The annual ceremony was led by the High Priest.
  • He was considered the high priest of finance at that time.
  • The ancient high priest consulted the oracles before making a prophecy.
  • She's often hailed as the high priest of abstract art, pushing creative boundaries.
  • The new high priest will be formally installed next month.
  • Many consider him the high priest of modern philosophy, influencing generations.
  • The temple's high priest wore elaborate vestments during the sacred ritual.
  • In Silicon Valley, he's seen as the high priest of disruptive technology.
  • The historical texts describe the power wielded by the high priest in ancient societies.
  • He sometimes acts like the high priest of healthy eating, judging everyone's diet.