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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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
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During America’s Gilded Age, the era’s industrial titans—steel, oil, and rail magnates—turned to Europe for inspiration for their home decor and architecture.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the case of the Danish kings, however, this visit has an even deeper meaning, and not just because Mary of Denmark is of Australian origin.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Forest are fiercely proud of twice becoming kings of Europe, back-to-back, under Brian Clough in 1979 and 1980.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tycoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoons. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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