millionaire

noun

mil·lion·aire | \ ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner

, ˈmi(l)-yə-ˌ\

Definition of millionaire

: a person whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars or pounds)

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The young Democrat, who was the only non-millionaire in the gubernatorial race in Florida, is also an alum of historically-Black Florida A&M University. — Jenn M. Jackson, Teen Vogue, "The Midterms May Have Broken Your Heart, but There's Still Hope," 8 Nov. 2018 Wagner, a waste-hauling millionaire, pumped more than $10 million of his own cash into his campaign and has spread hundreds of thousands more around the state since last year to boost GOP committees and candidates. — Samuel Chamberlain, Fox News, "Barletta, Trump backer, wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Casey," 2 Oct. 2018 With the exception of the millionaire, the characters are thoroughly imbued with the spirit of Minnesota nice. — Sam Sacks, WSJ, "Fiction: The Enduring Appeal of Fading Pleasures," 27 Sep. 2018 The founders of both companies are mega-millionaires, or in Acton’s case, a billionaire. — Kurt Wagner, Recode, "Facebook’s reputation as a good place for founders is suddenly under attack," 26 Sep. 2018 The win made Soi Phet a millionaire, pushing him just over that milestone in purses. — John Cherwa, latimes.com, "Racing! L.A., buckle up for a second star named LeBron," 5 July 2018 Murphy, who took office in January, is at loggerheads with fellow Democrats who control the legislature over his plan to raise taxes on millionaires, retail sales, online-room booking, ride-sharing, marijuana, e-cigarettes and Internet transactions. — Terrence Dopp, Bloomberg.com, "New Jersey Lawmakers Pushing Own Budget Plan Amid Murphy Impasse," 15 June 2018 Legislative leaders have all but balked at Murphy’s proposed sales tax hike and a higher income tax rate for millionaires. — Andrew Seidman, Philly.com, "Democrats have one-party rule in Trenton. Why can't they agree on taxes?," 13 June 2018 After making their public debut as a couple at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding, fashion designer Misha Nonoo and millionaire entrepreneur Michael Hess are engaged. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Misha Nonoo, One of Meghan Markle's Closest Friends, Is Engaged," 19 Feb. 2019

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