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
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 tycoon
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
In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Real estate tycoon and major political donor Lawrence Hess gifted the campaign $25,000.
—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tycoon
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Real estate tycoon and major political donor Lawrence Hess gifted the campaign $25,000.
—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tycoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tycoon
magnate
Noun
-
French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured.
-
Jolie balked at the term and struck a $64 million deal with the billionaire alcohol magnate, Yuri Shefler.
Cite this Entry
“Tycoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoon. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
