as in millionaire
a rich person who has at least a billion dollars, pounds, etc.
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Recent Examples of billionaire
And a fifth billionaire, OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, is scheduled to testify later in the week.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Kwan’s novel trilogy followed the romance of Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding) as Rachel entered Nick’s elite world of billionaires in Singapore.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 10 May 2026
The president and his billionaire buddies who barely noticed the price increases don’t need a refund check.
—Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The show focuses on roughnecks and billionaires in West Texas who are trying to get rich as the oil industry continues to take over the state.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
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David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Kwan’s novel trilogy followed the romance of Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding) as Rachel entered Nick’s elite world of billionaires in Singapore.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 10 May 2026
The president and his billionaire buddies who barely noticed the price increases don’t need a refund check.
—Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The show focuses on roughnecks and billionaires in West Texas who are trying to get rich as the oil industry continues to take over the state.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for billionaire
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With a population of only about 5,000 people − both working class and millionaires alike − the eagles are a frequent local topic, both because of the international attention but also because so many locals are genuine fans.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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This year’s collection had a bumper crop of 41 millionaire pieces, with a handful breaching the mid-seven-figure barrier, among them the jewels with important sapphires, emeralds and rubies.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, two German multimillionaires were clamoring to mount a private rescue operation.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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Still, he's considered a multimillionaire from the discreet sales of original works to private collectors.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Greth, a multibillionaire, is the daughter of the late oil and gas mogul Autry Stephens.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday the Sobrato Organization, led by 86-year-old multibillionaire John Sobrato, held a celebration for the opening of The Millton, a 120-unit project in Redwood City.—
J.K. Dineen,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Billionaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billionaire. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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