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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Recent Examples of tycoon
They were planted around a century ago, when the circus tycoon John Ringling and his wife, Mable, took up residence in their sprawling new winter estate in Sarasota, Florida.
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Thao Thai, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
This property is part of the original large-scale development of Capistrano Beach created by the family of oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Sue Ellen, who was married to philandering oil tycoon J.R.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In episode 8 of season 1, oil tycoon Monty Miller (Jon Hamm) suffers a heart attack and is seen recovering in the hospital.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Thao Thai, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
This property is part of the original large-scale development of Capistrano Beach created by the family of oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Sue Ellen, who was married to philandering oil tycoon J.R.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In episode 8 of season 1, oil tycoon Monty Miller (Jon Hamm) suffers a heart attack and is seen recovering in the hospital.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tycoon
magnate
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The owner, a local steel magnate, had a clear philosophy of investing in players with untapped potential.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Listen to this article A dental magnate and the owner of the nation’s largest personal injury law firm are among the financial backers of the effort hoping to lure Major League Baseball to Orlando.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Tycoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoon. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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