: a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
a railroad magnate
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a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Whether the 72-year-old logistics magnate really views that as feasible is a fascinating question.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Nanjiani also gets to show off his ping pong skills against Fred Armisen, who plays casino magnate and money launderer Max Sugar.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2026
This early history is tangible in century-old oaks, Cape Dutch gables and the 1767 wine cellar, but its current incarnation starts with the purchase by South African business magnate Dick Enthoven in 1993.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Other notable names to depart were lending magnate Don Hankey, who moved to Nevada, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, now a Texas resident, and Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, who has called New York City home since January.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Nanjiani also gets to show off his ping pong skills against Fred Armisen, who plays casino magnate and money launderer Max Sugar.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2026
This early history is tangible in century-old oaks, Cape Dutch gables and the 1767 wine cellar, but its current incarnation starts with the purchase by South African business magnate Dick Enthoven in 1993.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Other notable names to depart were lending magnate Don Hankey, who moved to Nevada, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, now a Texas resident, and Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, who has called New York City home since January.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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magnate
noun
mag·nate
ˈmag-ˌnāt 
-nət
: a person of rank, power, or influence (as in an industry)
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