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Meanings of social lion in English

A celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

        Synonyms
        Examples for "lion"
        Examples for "lion"
        1
        Seek the lion in the west, and the eagle in the south.
        The Days Before Yesterday
        2
        A lion in strength and might; a dove in gentleness and humility.
        The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick / Including the Life by ...
        3
        A lion in strength and power; a dove in gentleness and humility.
        The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick / Including the Life by ...
        4
        Secretary of state John Kerry answered a lion's share of the questions.
        The Guardian
        5
        It's also a good idea to walk backwards while facing the lion.
        The South African
        Usage of social lion in English
        1
        He was not only the political dictator but the social lion of Washington.
        The Life of Stephen A. Douglas
        2
        Grimm was a lawyer, a college athlete and a social lion.
        The Centralia Conspiracy
        3
        He is awfully good, but dull,-Johnis a social lion compared to Steve Johnston.
        Together
        4
        He was a social lion and a favourite guest.
        Memories and Anecdotes
        5
        Dr. Maudsley, as I said, is not only bearded, but somewhat of a social lion.
        The War Terror
        6
        He visited the Field of Waterloo, and became a social lion in both Paris and London.
        Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13: Great Writers / Dr Lord's U...
        7
        He became a hot ticket on the lecture circuit, and, of course, a willing social lion.
        Climbing Magazine
        8
        Will was made a social lion during his stay in London, being dined and feted upon various occasions.
        Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of William F. Cody ["Bu...
        9
        He had a chance at college, but he also wanted to be a social lion, all too soon.
        "Say Fellows—" / Fifty Practical Talks with Boys on Life's Big I...
        10
        Madison was not a social lion.
        Idiot america: how stupidity became a virtue in the land of the ...
        11
        Anecdotes and some of the difficulties and duties that must be attended to when a social lion is being prepared.
        The new yorker
        12
        But for that much-despised young lady to be so honored by the social lion of the evening was more than he could comprehend.
        A Son of the City / A Story of Boy Life
        13
        To tell about the new work; and how Thyrsis became a social lion; and how, like Icarus, he flew too high and melted his wings.
        Love's Pilgrimage: A Novel
        14
        After a week in town he returned to Bethel, riding with Brown in his sleigh, and found himself a social lion among his young friends.
        A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. B...
        15
        They were as much at their ease as social lions.
        Black Jack
        16
        He had, too, the reputation of being the most gun-shy and bullet-proof of social lions.
        The Purple Heights
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