as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Recent Examples of magnate
To counter this, construction magnate turned shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser proposed to the US government the building of a new class of seaplane bigger than anything previously conceived that would essentially be an airborne freighter.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The magnate behind electronics giant Dyson accused Labour of failing to understand the fundamental importance of the private sector in driving economic growth.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The magnate began his career as a lawyer, according to EP Group’s website.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, the pair separated after Callas began having an affair with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis (Haluk Bilginer).
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The magnate behind electronics giant Dyson accused Labour of failing to understand the fundamental importance of the private sector in driving economic growth.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The magnate began his career as a lawyer, according to EP Group’s website.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, the pair separated after Callas began having an affair with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis (Haluk Bilginer).
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnate
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An arrogant advertiser at the peak of success is forced to promote a tycoon as a presidential candidate, while a mysterious stalker threatens to destroy his agency and his reputation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Harold Hamm: The oil tycoon—worth $18.5 billion—reportedly raised money for Trump, and has been involved in the transition, pushing to undo Biden-era electric car credits.—
Joe Walsh,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Arctic Ice promises to be carbon neutral, using carbon capture technology to offset the diesel burned to ship ice to oil barons, and, soon, your average superyacht.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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Shows like Dallas and Blood and Oil have capitalized on the industry’s dramatic potential, focusing on wealthy oil barons, family empires, corporate warfare, and scandalous backstabbing.—
Jay R. Young,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, a family friend, saw the play, about a Spanish king who couldn’t sleep until he’d been soothed by the voice of a castrato, and persuaded van Kampen to pen a screenplay.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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One day later, reality hit and the 155-pound king showed there are levels to the game, taking down the challenger and sinking in a D’Arce choke to force the first-round tapout in the UFC 311 main event Saturday at Intuit Dome.—
Brian Martin,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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The problem is so acute that Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, recently appointed a housing czar to spur a search for solutions in Europe.—
Liz Alderman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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By creating the position of border czar, which is not an official Cabinet role, Trump was able to get Homan into a position of power without needing the Senate's approval.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnate. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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