as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a media baron who owns newspapers, television and radio stations, and even several cable networks
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Recent Examples of baron
The sugar barons own thousands of acres in the Glades.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
In 1867, with the railroad barons steadily gaining power across the United States, a group of angry farmers decided to organize into a trade union known as The Grange.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Its private ownership recalls the days of the railroad barons.
—New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
In 1867, with the railroad barons steadily gaining power across the United States, a group of angry farmers decided to organize into a trade union known as The Grange.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Its private ownership recalls the days of the railroad barons.
—New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baron
Noun
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Mimran, the son of billionaire sugar magnate Jean-Claude Mimran, had offered to serve as a third-party guarantor for an untitled ca.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 July 2025
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The residence was purchased in the 1970s for just $900,000 by the late radio concert promoter and radio station magnate Ken Roberts, who wound up relinquishing it to the financial services firm New Stream Capital in 2010 to settle a $27.5 million legal claim.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Phoenician Scheme follows wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) who is on the run and wanted by myriad governments, the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Meanwhile, The Daily Planet gets acquired by tycoon David Warfield (Sam Wanamaker), who fires Perry White and appoints his daughter Lacy (Mariel Hemingway) as the new editor.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Be sure to catch the marksmanship competition during which festival participants shoot at a wooden eagle to determine the festival's king and queen.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The treat is a permanent addition to Reese’s lineup, coming in standard, king and miniature sizes.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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“Baron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baron. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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