as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
an oil tycoon who's widely considered the most powerful man in the county
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Recent Examples of tycoon
Nelson Peltz even officiated the couple’s vow renewal ceremony in August 2025 at the tycoon’s compound in Westchester, New York.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The brash business tycoon was also a yachtsman, philanthropist, environmentalist and owner of baseball’s Atlanta Braves in their heyday.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Greek shipping tycoons, Morley said, may be intrigued by the glory of owning Onassis’s yacht; Middle Eastern oil magnates could have the means to buy a pricey piece of history.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The 20-year-old social media tycoon, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is facing a misdemeanor charge of discharging a firearm in public, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The brash business tycoon was also a yachtsman, philanthropist, environmentalist and owner of baseball’s Atlanta Braves in their heyday.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Greek shipping tycoons, Morley said, may be intrigued by the glory of owning Onassis’s yacht; Middle Eastern oil magnates could have the means to buy a pricey piece of history.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The 20-year-old social media tycoon, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is facing a misdemeanor charge of discharging a firearm in public, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tycoon
magnate
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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
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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
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“Tycoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoon. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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