: a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
a railroad magnate
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a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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FedEx is suing Donald Trump-supporting pillow magnate Mike Lindell for nearly $9 million in unpaid delivery fees.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
The house is owned by a major Republican donor and Tennessee car magnate who has joined Berger in advocating for and against multiple bills before Congress.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Bronfman is the son of Birthright Israel founder and Seagram magnate Charles Bronfman, and works as a close adviser of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
The house is owned by a major Republican donor and Tennessee car magnate who has joined Berger in advocating for and against multiple bills before Congress.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Bronfman is the son of Birthright Israel founder and Seagram magnate Charles Bronfman, and works as a close adviser of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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magnate
noun
mag·nate
ˈmag-ˌnāt 
-nət
: a person of rank, power, or influence (as in an industry)
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