as in tycoons
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 moguls
Other media moguls also commended Turner for his lasting impact on the TV business.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 May 2026
Some tech moguls have pushed back against the idea and threatened to move.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Magnolia moguls put their hometown of Waco, Texas, on the map while starring on Fixer Upper, which aired on HGTV from 2013 to 2017.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But as the left grows increasingly distrustful of big tech companies, progressives aren’t convinced of the moguls’ sincerity.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Those Warner assets will turn Ellison, the son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, into one of the world’s most powerful media moguls.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Joslyn Castle and Gardens Omaha Built in 1903, Joslyn Castle was the elaborate Omaha home of George and Sarah Joslyn—George was one of America’s first media moguls.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Because of Warsh's background, a key question this week could be how much access tech moguls would get to the Fed under his leadership.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Today, companies from JPMorganChase to Trader Joe's have their own podcasts, while tech moguls Jeff Bezos and Marc Benioff own the Washington Post and Time magazine, respectively.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 May 2026
Some tech moguls have pushed back against the idea and threatened to move.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Magnolia moguls put their hometown of Waco, Texas, on the map while starring on Fixer Upper, which aired on HGTV from 2013 to 2017.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
But as the left grows increasingly distrustful of big tech companies, progressives aren’t convinced of the moguls’ sincerity.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Those Warner assets will turn Ellison, the son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, into one of the world’s most powerful media moguls.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Joslyn Castle and Gardens Omaha Built in 1903, Joslyn Castle was the elaborate Omaha home of George and Sarah Joslyn—George was one of America’s first media moguls.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Because of Warsh's background, a key question this week could be how much access tech moguls would get to the Fed under his leadership.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Today, companies from JPMorganChase to Trader Joe's have their own podcasts, while tech moguls Jeff Bezos and Marc Benioff own the Washington Post and Time magazine, respectively.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moguls
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From Hong Kong to Seoul, tycoons are offering cash and perks to boost birth rates, testing whether private wealth can succeed where governments have struggled.—
Diana Li,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
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Steyer has most pointedly taken aim at tech company tycoons who have put millions into San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Greek shipping tycoons, Morley said, may be intrigued by the glory of owning Onassis’s yacht; Middle Eastern oil magnates could have the means to buy a pricey piece of history.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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In the early 20th century, this man-versus-nature oasis was strong-armed into being when mobsters and casino magnates swept into the Nevada desert.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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“Moguls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moguls. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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