: a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
a railroad magnate
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Examples of magnate in a Sentence
a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Fisher cites a more modern example: casino magnate Steve Wynn's expansion of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
The Baltimore Sun recently was bought by a new conservative television magnate, and staffers fear cuts and news direction.
—Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
French business magnate Bernard Arnault was listed as the third wealthiest person at $197 billion, as of Tuesday.
—USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Scores of Tri-Stars were commissioned by royals and oil magnates, but those vehicles were rarely kept stock.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2024
But a deal to take his social media platform, Truth Social, and its parent company public could provide the former president and business magnate a critical lifeline and could more than double his net worth and net him more than $3 billion.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Crawford's group bought Big Boy last from the late radio broadcasting magnate Robert Liggett Jr.
A ground lease, according to the National Association of Realtors, is when a tenant owns or can build on land but does not own the land.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2024
The former Northeast Ohio auto magnate initially considered a Senate run in 2022 before Trump intervened.
—The Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2024
Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
The Baltimore Sun recently was bought by a new conservative television magnate, and staffers fear cuts and news direction.
—Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
French business magnate Bernard Arnault was listed as the third wealthiest person at $197 billion, as of Tuesday.
—USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Scores of Tri-Stars were commissioned by royals and oil magnates, but those vehicles were rarely kept stock.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2024
But a deal to take his social media platform, Truth Social, and its parent company public could provide the former president and business magnate a critical lifeline and could more than double his net worth and net him more than $3 billion.
—USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Crawford's group bought Big Boy last from the late radio broadcasting magnate Robert Liggett Jr.
A ground lease, according to the National Association of Realtors, is when a tenant owns or can build on land but does not own the land.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2024
The former Northeast Ohio auto magnate initially considered a Senate run in 2022 before Trump intervened.
—The Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2024
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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magnate
noun
mag·nate
ˈmag-ˌnāt 
-nət
: a person of rank, power, or influence (as in an industry)
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