as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Recent Examples of magnate
Adelson is the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and is a physician, philanthropist, and major GOP donor.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
This year’s cohort included a luxury fashion and cosmetics mogul; an oil tycoon; a casino magnate; and the founder of lending giant Rocket Mortgage.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Through a series of maneuvers, Rue manages to trade Laurie’s coercive employ for that of Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a strip club magnate who quickly puts her to work managing one of his establishments.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Media magnate Kerry Stokes helped fund Roberts-Smith's civil court action.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
This year’s cohort included a luxury fashion and cosmetics mogul; an oil tycoon; a casino magnate; and the founder of lending giant Rocket Mortgage.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Through a series of maneuvers, Rue manages to trade Laurie’s coercive employ for that of Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a strip club magnate who quickly puts her to work managing one of his establishments.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Media magnate Kerry Stokes helped fund Roberts-Smith's civil court action.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnate
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Here, Mo’s financial struggles come into focus as his failure to keep up payments leads to a possible loss of the house, bringing in Melvin Huffnagle as real estate tycoon Davis Harlan, who is buying the home.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 64-year-old tycoon is himself no stranger to the rumor mill.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
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The fires burned most of Nob Hill where the railroad barons lived.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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After England’s decisive defeat, John was forced to confront rebellious barons at home.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This oversized throw blanket comes in queen and king sizes to make your bed feel like an airy retreat on the hottest nights.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Murphy proved to be the undisputed king of comedy as the latest recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on Saturday, April 18.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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