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Napoleon

noun

nə-ˈpōl-yən How to pronounce Napoleon (audio)
Definition of Napoleonnext
as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field started out as a small-time banker but ultimately became a Napoleon of finance

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Recent Examples of Napoleon On the other, the fate of that process seemed to hang on Napoleon, a changeable man who was nearly assassinated several times. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 The judges were impressed with Bernstein’s creative onion-forward dessert dish, a sweet onion tart alongside a sweet onion napoleon, which secured her win over the celebrity chef. — Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 While selection varies, the strawberry napoleon is a regular favorite. — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2019 There’s also a separate case for the fancier desserts, like the 85ºC Mille Crepe, sea-salt coffee brulee and napoleon cakes. — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 25 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Napoleon
  1. tycoon
  2. magnate
  3. king
  4. czar
  5. prince
  6. baron
  7. monarch
  8. lord
Noun
  • Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote plans to build a refinery in Kenya modeled on his Lagos mega-refinery.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The game, set to be released in January 2027, is set in early 20th century Japan, following a foreigner who claws his way from destitute stranger to feared yakuza to entertainment tycoon.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tycoon
Noun
  • The shipping magnate led Hong Kong from 1997 to 2005, steering it through the Asian financial crisis, deadly SARS outbreak and massive protests over a controversial anti-treason law.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The President, who likes his steak well done and slathered in ketchup, met with a Brazilian beef magnate named Joesley Batista, who in the past had admitted to making large payments to public officials and was briefly jailed.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of magnate
Noun
  • But with the king issuing guidance that establishes the Sussexes firmly as private citizens, has the relationship been impacted for the worse?
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, those of us who are both excited and nervous about the promise of AI welcome the prospect of kings and clerics and populist politicians alike standing up to the tech lords — who, frankly, could use some perspectives other than their own.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • Many of its stations look as though they were built for the tsars, clad in precious marble and adorned with mosaics, crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and gilded moldings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • David Sacks, former tech investor and White House AI and crypto czar, has an excellent counterpoint that could explain the apparent duplicity of Dario's manifesto.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of czar
Noun
  • Fictional princes fill pop culture, from heroic leaders in science fiction empires to charming ones in modern takes on classic fairy tales.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • At the same summit, Iran’s president met the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of prince
Noun
  • In 1921, an English baron worried that future wars would be fought by someone in an office pushing a button.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In that one, Klaus Kinski’s rubber baron attempted to drag a boat over a mountain.
    — Film Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of baron
Noun
  • Only the direct children and grandchildren of the current monarch can receive royal titles at birth.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • And now, RadarOnline is reporting that there are some habits of the monarch that have prompted concerns about his health.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of monarch
Noun
  • Yes, those of us who are both excited and nervous about the promise of AI welcome the prospect of kings and clerics and populist politicians alike standing up to the tech lords — who, frankly, could use some perspectives other than their own.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In a feudal era when the king simultaneously led church and state and the common people were known as ‘serfs’ and were effectively owned by their local lords, rebellion was unheard of.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lord

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“Napoleon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Napoleon. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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