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a wealthy person
capitalists who lost everything in the '29 Crash
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Recent Examples of capitalist
Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Donors including real estate magnate Rick Caruso, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist Michael Moritz are pouring millions into Mahan’s campaign in a last-ditch effort to revive his struggling bid.
—Eliyahu Kamisher, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
The startup has previously enlisted AI systems to run actual or simulated vending machines — a microcosm for capitalist endeavors — in partnership with some of the world’s leading AI companies.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Per Aspera Police Incorporated is yet another dark money group; previous reporting has noted that Republican megadonor and venture capitalist Peter Thiel has previously given to the group.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Donors including real estate magnate Rick Caruso, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist Michael Moritz are pouring millions into Mahan’s campaign in a last-ditch effort to revive his struggling bid.
—Eliyahu Kamisher, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In that 1945 to 1985 period, there was very little overlap in the economies, technologies, or communications of the communist and the capitalist worlds.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
The startup has previously enlisted AI systems to run actual or simulated vending machines — a microcosm for capitalist endeavors — in partnership with some of the world’s leading AI companies.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalist
Noun
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But in this clash of haves and have-nots, are Josh and Lindsay really among the privileged?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The best strategy is often a focused plan, managed efficiently, with a clear line between high-return improvements and nice-to-haves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the bill would give Chicago the opportunity to pay off development project debt with Sales Tax and Revenue, or STAR bonds, which support economic development related to tourism, entertainment or retail projects, Buckner said.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite persistent economic headwinds and ongoing global conflicts affecting trade and transportation, the mood among exhibitors and attendees at Kingpins Amsterdam last week was notably more optimistic than at the previous two editions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 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.—
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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The oldest operating reactor, Nine Mile Point Unit 1 in New York, began commercial operation in December 1969.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Forge Nano has defense and commercial customers.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Packing this $12 gadget could also save you money on budget airlines that charge an arm and a leg for access to in-flight entertainment.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During his tenure at Daqo New Energy, the Chinese manufacturing magnate landed in hot water with the federal government multiple times over his links to the Chinese Communist Party’s repression of religious and ethnic minorities.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Designed by architect Andreas Kriezis—who also transformed King Otto’s former palace into the Greek Parliament building on nearby Syntagma Square—it was commissioned by Dimitrios Kallimasiotis, a shipping magnate and politician, as his residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Becerra surged to 13%, tying billionaire Tom Steyer, as party leaders warned that too many Democrats could prevent any from reaching the November general election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the city's public schools, this costly construction is largely funded by one billionaire philanthropist, Joe Ricketts, the founder of TD Ameritrade.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Capitalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalist. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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