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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Life is not just about celebrity and… building an empire.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
During his 50-year solo career, the designer transformed the red carpet into a runway, teaching Hollywood how to dress and harnessing the power of celebrity to build his global fashion empire—and his legacy.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Shaquille O’Neal has dominated basketball courts, conquered television screens, and built an empire that spans everything from restaurants to real estate.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
That could help Elon Musk further consolidate his growing business empire.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
During his 50-year solo career, the designer transformed the red carpet into a runway, teaching Hollywood how to dress and harnessing the power of celebrity to build his global fashion empire—and his legacy.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Shaquille O’Neal has dominated basketball courts, conquered television screens, and built an empire that spans everything from restaurants to real estate.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
That could help Elon Musk further consolidate his growing business empire.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empire
conglomerate
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Google and Meta on Friday announced new partnerships with Reliance Industries as the Indian conglomerate seeks to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Until the mid-1980s the three major networks — ABC, NBC and CBS — were owned and operated by people who believed that news should be viewed as a public service and not an arm to prop up a global conglomerate.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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