reigning

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Microsoft, in particular—with its OpenAI partnership and cloud business—seemed to have reclaimed its place as the Puget Sound’s reigning tech giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

With reigning NFL most valuable player Matthew Stafford and a roster fortified by the addition of All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, the Rams are regarded as a Super Bowl favorite.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

They have the league’s reigning most valuable player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is the leading candidate to repeat as MVP.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Bath's wait for another trophy in this competition will stretch to 29 years, while reigning champions Bordeaux earn the chance to go back to back against Leinster in three weeks' time.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

A hundred times before, Johnny had stopped on the streets of Boston, or before her house, to watch her: he but one more gaping face in a crowd, she the accepted reigning belle.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes