as in conglomerate
a group of businesses or enterprises under one control
the media mogul's empire consists of newspapers, TV stations, and cable companies
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As a merger with WBD would involve the acquisition of CNN, the Federal Trade Commission could also raise its own concerns over the massive broadcast ownership of the empire–potentially limiting its ability to take on CNN in addition to CBS.
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This one from Rejuvenation features a more exaggerated flare at the bottom than standard drum or empire shades, crafted from a heavily starched fabric to keep it from losing its definition or shape.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
At the same time, he's spent billions to fund his philanthropy, vast real estate holdings, sports investments and his son's fast-growing media empire.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Through it all, Wintour remains the face of the publishing empire — and still appears in public donning her signature glasses.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This one from Rejuvenation features a more exaggerated flare at the bottom than standard drum or empire shades, crafted from a heavily starched fabric to keep it from losing its definition or shape.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
At the same time, he's spent billions to fund his philanthropy, vast real estate holdings, sports investments and his son's fast-growing media empire.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Through it all, Wintour remains the face of the publishing empire — and still appears in public donning her signature glasses.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empire
conglomerate
Noun
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In February, the American designer and mass entertainment conglomerate collaborated on a series of designs for kids in time for the 2025 spring and summer seasons.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The conglomerate has tested the limits of what Americans consider acceptable.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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