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
The grandson of a cinema magnate, Lurie had earned three college degrees including a master’s in psychology and a doctorate in social policy.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
FedEx is suing Donald Trump-supporting pillow magnate Mike Lindell for nearly $9 million in unpaid delivery fees.
—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
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
FedEx is suing Donald Trump-supporting pillow magnate Mike Lindell for nearly $9 million in unpaid delivery fees.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnate
Noun
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The two are highly respected and influential tycoons.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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That four-acre spread was snapped up by casino tycoon Steve Wynn, but a nearby residence hoisted onto the market as a turnkey opportunity at $45 million affords equally breathtaking vistas of Aspen Mountain and Independence Pass for less than half the cost.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tech barons are moving forward with artificial intelligence programs at full speed, without regard for ethics, intellectual property rights, risks to our society, or energy demands.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Forest Home Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Milwaukee’s social elites and beer barons.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
12 Nov. 2024
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Marlene Daut’s deep dive into Haiti’s first — and only — king reads like a historical novel of a bygone era with Black princes and knights, an elaborate dress code and a palace, Sans-Souci, to match.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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This year, Todd Hurley is Mr. Pat, the parade’s king, and Mary Fischer is Miss Shamrock, the parade’s queen.—
Craig Lassig,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2025
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But Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, told reporters outside the White House on Monday that various investigations identified the deportees under the Alien Enemies Act as members of Tren de Aragua through law enforcement, social media, their activities and criminal records in the U.S. and abroad.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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What to Know DeSantis appeared at the roundtable alongside White House border czar Tom Homan and former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnate. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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