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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This version of the list, sent to the mayor’s office in February 2023, included celebrities, sports team owners, real estate tycoons and financiers.Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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But the real estate tycoon tells Forbes the investment will be done through his data center company Edgnex, financed in part by the company’s own cash and largely through bank loans.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 8 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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The king of TDs at a position should be the No. 1 pick at the position.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Donald Trump: Comeback king Fortunes have truly reversed for former president turned President-elect Trump.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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David Sacks, Trump’s pick for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar, thanked Trump and Musk for setting the stage for Meta’s moves.William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
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Trump also appointed the nation's first crypto and artificial intelligence czar, the prominent venture capitalist David Sacks, who is expected to help shape friendlier policies to both sectors.Rafael Nam, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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