as in conglomerate
a group of businesses or enterprises under one control
the media mogul's empire consists of newspapers, TV stations, and cable companies
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Recent Examples of empire
But after World War II, America found itself in a struggle with an expansionist Soviet empire.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
From 1815 to 1880, the United Kingdom was the undisputed world superpower, with an empire and navy that spanned the globe.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Over six episodes, The Dead Girls reveals how the sisters maintain an empire built on exploitation, manipulation, and fear—and what happens when their criminal activities attract scrutiny from both the authorities and the girls who are forced to work for them.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
From 1815 to 1880, the United Kingdom was the undisputed world superpower, with an empire and navy that spanned the globe.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Over six episodes, The Dead Girls reveals how the sisters maintain an empire built on exploitation, manipulation, and fear—and what happens when their criminal activities attract scrutiny from both the authorities and the girls who are forced to work for them.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empire
conglomerate
Noun
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François-Henri Pinault, chairman, Kering As chairman and CEO of PPR and then Kering since 2005, Pinault has transformed the company from a diversified retail conglomerate into a leading luxury group.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shares in food and clothing conglomerate Associated British Foods tanked on Wednesday, as sales at the key Primark retail division undershot forecasts.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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