mogul

noun

Definition of mogulnext
as in tycoon
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field movie moguls promising to turn young actresses into stars

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Recent Examples of mogul For the past two decades, Tyler Perry Studios’ bread and butter has been bringing films written and directed by the namesake mogul to life. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 At least not until next year, as the makeup mogul (and more) has sworn off new motherhood until her 20s are over. — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026 The mogul, 24 at the time, gave the then-18-year-old actress a four-carat diamond engagement ring set in platinum. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The lifestyle mogul, 85, chatted with PEOPLE all about her latest partnership with Waymo in celebration of the autonomous driving technology company’s new Ojai vehicle. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mogul
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  1. tycoon
  2. magnate
Noun
  • Two notable examples are the East India Company and the US transcontinental railroad, and the various tycoons who built it.
    — Space.com Staff, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the most impressive and imposing estates on the island, Whitehall and The Breakers, were developed by Flagler—the railroad tycoon who stitched Florida together with train tracks in the late 19th century.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tycoon
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  • Sargeant, a Florida oil magnate, had come under fire from Venezuelan opposition figures and US allies for allegedly propping up Maduro.
    — Fabiola Zerpa, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Reynolds is already something of a modern-day Renaissance man, being a highly successful actor, billionaire business mogul, and global soccer magnate.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnate

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“Mogul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mogul. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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