: a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
a railroad magnate
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a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Commissioned by shipping magnate Nicolás Mihanovich, the 20-story grande dame was the tallest building in Latin America when it was completed in 1929.
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Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Not ideal, the billionaire business magnate admitted, but better than the two days in office per week his staff is currently working.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
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Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Not ideal, the billionaire business magnate admitted, but better than the two days in office per week his staff is currently working.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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magnate
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mag·nate
ˈmag-ˌnāt 
-nət
: a person of rank, power, or influence (as in an industry)
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