Synonyms of mogul

mogul

noun

as in tycoon

a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field

movie moguls promising to turn young actresses into stars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tycoon
• magnate
• czar
• king
• baron
• star
• prince
• lord
• lion
• Napoleon
• captain
• monarch
• bigwig
• honcho
• personality
• celebrity
• notable
• heavyweight
• superstar
• supremo
• nabob
• personage
• heavy
• big boy
• VIP
• biggie
• big gun
• kahuna
• big wheel
• main man
• fat cat
• nawab
• big cheese
• pooh-bah
• god
• mover and shaker
• deity
• figure
• bigfoot
• demigod
• big shot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightweight
• half-pint
• subordinate
• underling
• nobody
• inferior
• nothing
• small-timer
• zero

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mogul

The reality star and fashion mogul reveals in the reality series’ Season 8 trailer released Thursday that she has been diagnosed with esophagitis. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Murdoch, who was reaffirmed last September as the heir to Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in a settlement reached in a Nevada court case involving the mogul and his four eldest children, made a base salary of $3 million. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

The impending launch also comes at a crucial time for SpaceX, as tech mogul Elon Musk's company races to have the Starship rocket operational in time for NASA's next mission under its Artemis moon program. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

The mogul sat down with Vulture to reflect on the 40-year anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Show's national debut. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

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