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a wealthy person
capitalists who lost everything in the '29 Crash
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Recent Examples of capitalist
Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Years of angst over the changing of the guard at the media giant, Dow Jones component and larger-than-life American capitalist symbol melted away.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Sophisticated venture capitalists often invest only after entrepreneurs demonstrate proof, traction, asymmetry, or exceptional founder capability.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Continue reading … LEFT'S CIVIL WAR — 'Pro-capitalist' Fetterman names names, torching fellow Dems as extremists.
—FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Years of angst over the changing of the guard at the media giant, Dow Jones component and larger-than-life American capitalist symbol melted away.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalist
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The statement is one among many hard-hitting aphorisms that ring devastatingly true for the state of our current world, as late-stage capitalism widens the gap between haves and have-nots, creating unsustainable conditions for millions of people.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The danger is that the new rule cements festival tiering to an even greater extent and creates more of a have and have nots landscape.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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
Adjective
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For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial tower.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Color, too, is emerging as a key commercial driver.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This season also stars James Marsden who plays a very rich business magnate who also happens to be a dangerous criminal.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The business magnate who founded CNN and Turner Broadcasting System was driven by a need to succeed after experiencing some difficult losses in his early life.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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One of the billionaire’s lawyers, Marc Toberoff, who hosted daily calls with press during the trial, quickly confirmed that Musk will appeal.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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For The Times) San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s late-entry bid for California governor has been supercharged by millions from Silicon Valley billionaires.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Capitalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalist. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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