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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of magnate
This season also stars James Marsden who plays a very rich business magnate who also happens to be a dangerous criminal.
—
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The business magnate who founded CNN and Turner Broadcasting System was driven by a need to succeed after experiencing some difficult losses in his early life.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The first was Xavier Giannoli’s bloated 200-minute biopic The Rays and Shadows, which chronicled the dirty wartime dealings of press magnate Jean Luchaire (played by Jean Dujardin) and his matinee idol daughter, Corinne.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Known as Cedar Cliff, the 1930s Mediterranean-style house sits on the site of a compound owned by railroad magnate Henry Francis Shoemaker in the early 20th century.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnate
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The business magnate who founded CNN and Turner Broadcasting System was driven by a need to succeed after experiencing some difficult losses in his early life.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The first was Xavier Giannoli’s bloated 200-minute biopic The Rays and Shadows, which chronicled the dirty wartime dealings of press magnate Jean Luchaire (played by Jean Dujardin) and his matinee idol daughter, Corinne.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Known as Cedar Cliff, the 1930s Mediterranean-style house sits on the site of a compound owned by railroad magnate Henry Francis Shoemaker in the early 20th century.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnate
Noun
-
Ali kills the sex- and drug-trafficking tycoon with three shotgun blasts to the chest.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
-
Written and directed by Ritchie, In the Grey follows Rachel (González), a brilliant lawyer and high-stakes negotiator who is tasked by a wealthy client, Bobby (Rosamund Pike), to recover $1 billion stolen from her company by Manny (Carlos Bardem), a ruthless criminal tycoon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
Newspapers held enormous power during the era, especially over the wealthy elite and the auto barons.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
-
There’s also a tribute to the Magna Carta, when barons forced King John to sign a document asserting no one—not even the monarch—was above the law, taking England’s first step toward democracy.—
Caroline Hallemann,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
Arsenal are the kings of marginal games, beating their opponents with physicality, pressing and defensive possession.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
-
Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
