NAPOLEON Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

Napoleon

noun

nə-ˈpōl-yən

as in tycoon

a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field started out as a small-time banker but ultimately became a Napoleon of finance

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Recent Examples of Napoleon On the other, the fate of that process seemed to hang on Napoleon, a changeable man who was nearly assassinated several times. —

Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 The judges were impressed with Bernstein’s creative onion-forward dessert dish, a sweet onion tart alongside a sweet onion napoleon, which secured her win over the celebrity chef. —

Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 While selection varies, the strawberry napoleon is a regular favorite. —

Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2019 On the menu: Tuna tartare, yellowtail carpaccio, live diver-scallop motoyaki, duck breast with foie gras and a fusion dessert of creme-brulee napoleon with matcha and Japanese-whisky butterscotch sauce. —

Joe Gray, chicagotribune.com, 16 Aug. 2019 It’s hard to pass this charming French patisserie without stopping for a treat: croissants, cinnamon rolls, apple strudel, éclairs, napoleons, cream puffs and much more. —

Irene Lechowitzky, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019 Enjoy a French stew with chicken, rice, baby carrots and napoleon for dessert Following dinner, The Cameo Club, a group of women who have competed in Ms. Senior CT, will provide entertainment. —

Courant Community, 15 May 2018 Spread: The all-vegan menu included passed appetizers of quinoa patties with zucchini and sesame paste, garbanzo bean tostadas, avocado toast, wild mushroom polenta cakes and beet napoleon with cashew cheese. —

Ramona Saviss, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2018 There’s also a separate case for the fancier desserts, like the 85ºC Mille Crepe, sea-salt coffee brulee and napoleon cakes. —

Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 25 Oct. 2017

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Here, Mo’s financial struggles come into focus as his failure to keep up payments leads to a possible loss of the house, bringing in Melvin Huffnagle as real estate tycoon Davis Harlan, who is buying the home.

— Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The 64-year-old tycoon is himself no stranger to the rumor mill.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 14 Apr. 2026