as in magnates
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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Recent Examples of tycoons
But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Russia sold billions of dollars in weapons to the Venezuela army, from tanks and aircraft to air defense missiles, and Russian oil tycoons invested in Venezuelan oil fields.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Amidst all those tech tycoons, luxury’s biggest name sits at seventh in the billionaire rankings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
But managing type-A influencers and business tycoons is only part of the job.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
The president helped fuel the buzz, appearing alongside various tycoons to announce big AI projects.
—Mark Niquette, Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Concerned that the transition would scare off foreign investors, Chinese leaders tried to woo real-estate tycoons and other business elites by giving them key roles overseeing the city’s future governance.
—Timothy McLaughlin, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2025
The president helped fuel the buzz, appearing alongside various tycoons to announce big AI projects.
—Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
Russia sold billions of dollars in weapons to the Venezuela army, from tanks and aircraft to air defense missiles, and Russian oil tycoons invested in Venezuelan oil fields.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Amidst all those tech tycoons, luxury’s biggest name sits at seventh in the billionaire rankings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
But managing type-A influencers and business tycoons is only part of the job.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
The president helped fuel the buzz, appearing alongside various tycoons to announce big AI projects.
—Mark Niquette, Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Concerned that the transition would scare off foreign investors, Chinese leaders tried to woo real-estate tycoons and other business elites by giving them key roles overseeing the city’s future governance.
—Timothy McLaughlin, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2025
The president helped fuel the buzz, appearing alongside various tycoons to announce big AI projects.
—Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tycoons
Noun
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In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 2021 recall fight, Newsom also attracted high-profile billionaire support from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and agribusiness magnates Stewart and Lynda Resnick.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the Angevin empire threatens to tear itself apart, Rob and Marian are drawn into the orbit of kings and queens, forced to wield the very instruments of Norman power to secure a future for the Saxons.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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As the Angevin empire threatens to tear itself apart, Rob and Marian are drawn into the orbit of kings and queens, forced to wield the very instruments of Norman power — politics, gold, and betrayal — to secure a future for the Saxons.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Tycoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoons. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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