: 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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Adelson is the widow of the late casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, also a major GOP donor.
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Trump recounts his White House record to Jewish supporters
Trump appeared at a donor event Thursday with Miriam Adelson, a co-owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and widow of billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Trump made the comments during a small event focused on addressing antisemitism with Dr. Miriam Adelson, a prominent Republican Party donor and the widow of late casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is facing off against his kids in a Reno, Nev. court to determine the fate of his vast holdings, especially Fox News.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Trump recounts his White House record to Jewish supporters
Trump appeared at a donor event Thursday with Miriam Adelson, a co-owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and widow of billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Trump made the comments during a small event focused on addressing antisemitism with Dr. Miriam Adelson, a prominent Republican Party donor and the widow of late casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is facing off against his kids in a Reno, Nev. court to determine the fate of his vast holdings, especially Fox News.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 8 Oct. 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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