as in conglomerate
a group of businesses or enterprises under one control
the media mogul's empire consists of newspapers, TV stations, and cable companies
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Recent Examples of empire
One of her first major events saw Swift in this angelic empire-waist gown, worn to pick up her trophy for Best New Female Vocalist.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The son of an East Coast bingo parlor operator, Wynn entered the casino business in 1967 and spent the next five decades building an empire that expanded from Nevada to Macau, cementing his status as one of gaming’s most influential figures.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
By the 1970s, massive conglomerates had assembled empires spanning everything from cattle to plastics.
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Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Spain’s empire extended for a while from Florida to the Pacific Northwest.
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David Armitage,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The son of an East Coast bingo parlor operator, Wynn entered the casino business in 1967 and spent the next five decades building an empire that expanded from Nevada to Macau, cementing his status as one of gaming’s most influential figures.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
By the 1970s, massive conglomerates had assembled empires spanning everything from cattle to plastics.
—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Spain’s empire extended for a while from Florida to the Pacific Northwest.
—
David Armitage,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empire
conglomerate
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Amid a challenging macroeconomic climate, American design furniture conglomerate MillerKnoll swung to a positive net earnings position in its fiscal fourth quarter.
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As of Wednesday morning, room rates for the hotel conglomerate’s stays around downtown San Francisco ranged from $186-$276 per night for Pride weekend.
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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