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
The pair played former video rental empire CEO Johnny Rose and former actress Moira Rose.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
This smoky, salty masterclass of balance is, in part, why this empire continues its triumphant march in Southern California.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Authorities announced Wednesday that an elderly man who used his 2010 lottery winnings to run a drug empire from his cottage alongside his son and two accomplices, has been sentenced to jail.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Fortunes and empires lie in the answer.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
This smoky, salty masterclass of balance is, in part, why this empire continues its triumphant march in Southern California.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Authorities announced Wednesday that an elderly man who used his 2010 lottery winnings to run a drug empire from his cottage alongside his son and two accomplices, has been sentenced to jail.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Fortunes and empires lie in the answer.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empire
conglomerate
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Shares of Dover slid more than 4% Thursday after the industrial conglomerate delivered an earnings beat and strong guidance.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The luxury conglomerate’s full-year profits were down by 13 percent year-over-year.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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