Synonyms of baron

baron

noun

ˈber-ən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• magnate
• tycoon
• king
• lord
• prince
• czar
• mogul
• lion
• monarch
• star
• captain
• Napoleon
• nabob
• personage
• bigwig
• nawab
• notable
• honcho
• heavy
• heavyweight
• big boy
• big gun
• supremo
• big wheel
• celebrity
• personality
• biggie
• superstar
• kahuna
• VIP
• main man
• fat cat
• big cheese
• pooh-bah
• god
• mover and shaker
• big shot
• deity
• demigod
• bigfoot
• figure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightweight
• half-pint
• subordinate
• underling
• inferior
• small-timer
• nobody
• nothing
• zero

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of baron

Oil barons once made deals in the stunning Art Deco lobby, and many celebrities have checked in over the years, including Elvis Presley. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Like the barons of New York a century ago, Ackman seems to be trying to shift the landscape to create another corridor, one fitted to his own interests. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2026

With Abby’s constant scheming and Gary’s connection to the wealthy Ewing family of oil barons, fans tuned in every week to see what major scandal would rock the tony California town. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

As the former residence of press baron Lord Beaverbrook, the English country house hotel—which recently provided the backdrop for Arsenal and England hero Declan Rice’s British Vogue shoot—has a pretty storied past. — Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026