: 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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News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2025
The residence was purchased in the 1970s for just $900,000 by the late radio concert promoter and radio station magnate Ken Roberts, who wound up relinquishing it to the financial services firm New Stream Capital in 2010 to settle a $27.5 million legal claim.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Greek shipping and media magnate Marinakis has a number in mind when evaluating what his players are worth.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The corporate magnate slowly turned into a health guru with a populist bent.
—Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2025
The residence was purchased in the 1970s for just $900,000 by the late radio concert promoter and radio station magnate Ken Roberts, who wound up relinquishing it to the financial services firm New Stream Capital in 2010 to settle a $27.5 million legal claim.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Greek shipping and media magnate Marinakis has a number in mind when evaluating what his players are worth.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The corporate magnate slowly turned into a health guru with a populist bent.
—Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnate
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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