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magnate

[mag-neyt, -nit] / ˈmæg neɪt, -nɪt /


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In the past, the former New York property magnate has often trumpeted a negotiating style that relies on maximalist positions in order to extract more from a deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s widow Miriam Adelson has given at least $961 million to philanthropic causes, including many Jewish and pro-Israel organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

The retail magnate was identified in a 2019 FBI document as a potential "co-conspirator".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

In the early hours of Jan. 3, energy magnate Harry Sargeant III was in bed at his waterfront Florida mansion, struggling to fall to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

More than that, surely; a chocolate magnate, the creator of Amo.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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