: 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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Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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In the early 20th century, this man-versus-nature oasis was strong-armed into being when mobsters and casino magnates swept into the Nevada desert.
—Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Turner’s father was a wealthy billboard advertising magnate who owned his own firm, Turner Advertising.
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Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Sportico also reported Thursday that Indian steel magnate Aditya Mittal and former Boston Celtics control owner Wyc Grousbeck were teaming up for a bid.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
In the early 20th century, this man-versus-nature oasis was strong-armed into being when mobsters and casino magnates swept into the Nevada desert.
—Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Turner’s father was a wealthy billboard advertising magnate who owned his own firm, Turner Advertising.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 13 May. 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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