: 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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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
As previously reported, Fred Armisen will play a major role in Season 2 as casino magnate Max Sugar.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Ruperti, who arrived at the meeting with a security detail, is a Venezuelan Italian shipping magnate who trades in petroleum coke.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The dining magnate is opening up a multi-level dining spot in Midtown called 550 Madison, with the folks at Rockwell Group helming the design.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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