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
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.
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Diana Li, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
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
But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?
—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
Diana Li, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
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
But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tycoons
Noun
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Season 2 followed Cross in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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And in the milk biz, Guida and his brother Frank had gone from pickup truck peddling to the undisputed milk magnates of Central Connecticut.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Edward, known for his strong piety, is also distinguished as one of the few English kings to be canonized.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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People too often imagine the Church as having played second fiddle in colonial history, jumping on opportunities opened up by the actions of kings, navigators, and merchants.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Tycoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoons. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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