as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Recent Examples of magnate
The eight-bedroom residence is being offered by Duty Free Americas magnate Simon Falic and his wife, Jana Falic, who bought the property on a whim in 2015 after falling in love with the island on their second visit.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Manuelito's investigation uncovers that oil magnate Tom Spenser (Bruce Greenwood) runs the powerful trafficking network.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
And using his money might run afoul of federal law, according to the Times, which cited two people familiar with the matter in identifying the billionaire railroad magnate as the donor.
—Annie Nova,dan Mangan, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The Forest owner has been pondering his options That is not unusual — the Greek shipping magnate always likes to have a plan B in place.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Manuelito's investigation uncovers that oil magnate Tom Spenser (Bruce Greenwood) runs the powerful trafficking network.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
And using his money might run afoul of federal law, according to the Times, which cited two people familiar with the matter in identifying the billionaire railroad magnate as the donor.
—Annie Nova,dan Mangan, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The Forest owner has been pondering his options That is not unusual — the Greek shipping magnate always likes to have a plan B in place.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnate
Noun
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One of the collections comes from Walmart tycoon Jack Shewmaker, which features a plethora of rare pickup trucks.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tabor Opera House Built in 1879 by mining tycoon Horace Tabor, the Tabor Opera House is a Victorian-era landmark in the heart of downtown that still hosts live theater, concerts, and community events.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, the movie did deliver a Best Actor Oscar nomination for Sebastian Stan as the real estate baron who would become POTUS, and a Best Supporting nom for Jeremy Strong.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Prussian baron Alexander von Humboldt carried out the best-known of these mapping efforts in Central and South America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The marque stopped making the Mulsanne in 2020, meaning rides like the king’s are sure to spark a little nostalgia in the hearts of collectors.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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