as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
an oil tycoon who's widely considered the most powerful man in the county
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Written and directed by Ritchie, In the Grey follows Rachel (González), a brilliant lawyer and high-stakes negotiator who is tasked by a wealthy client, Bobby (Rosamund Pike), to recover $1 billion stolen from her company by Manny (Carlos Bardem), a ruthless criminal tycoon.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Real estate tycoon and major political donor Lawrence Hess gifted the campaign $25,000.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Real estate tycoon and major political donor Lawrence Hess gifted the campaign $25,000.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tycoon
magnate
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One of the previous proposals was a 12-story project proposed by San Diego hotel magnate and onetime San Diego Union-Tribune owner Doug Manchester.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Casino magnate Miriam Adelson, the hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin, the options trader Jeff Yass, and the shipping-supplies billionaires Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein each gave more than $100 million.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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“Tycoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoon. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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