as in capitalist
a wealthy person
the 19th-century plutocrats who built their enormous summer "cottages" in Newport
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Frank's financial backers included venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Another prominent Trump donor, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, has similarly criticized the bureau’s efforts to oversee financial technology companies.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2025
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Behind the scenes, the information divide between baseball's haves and have-nots looks even larger as the talent divide on the field.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The stadium authority is responsible for several key deals the A’s have in Las Vegas, including their stadium lease, development and non-relocation agreements.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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From cable television magnates to fashion moguls to casino bosses, these billionaires have passed away since the 2024 Forbes list.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The tech magnate’s swipe at Navarro comes after a report that indicated Trump told his inner circle that Musk will be stepping back from his role in the government in the coming weeks.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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Groups affiliated with Elon Musk, President Donald Trump's closest adviser and the billionaire owner of Tesla, have spent almost $20 million in the race supporting Schimel.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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As seen in photos from Sunday's event, the 53-year-old billionaire handed large checks to residents Ekaterina Diestler and Nicholas Jacobs, the latter of whom is chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans, as ABC News reported.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Plutocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plutocrat. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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