tycoon
noun
ty·coon tī-ˈkün 
1
a
: a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
b
: a top leader (as in politics)
2
: shogun
Synonyms
- baron
- captain
- czar
- tsar
- tzar
- king
- lion
- lord
- magnate
- mogul
- monarch
- Napoleon
- prince
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Example Sentences
an oil tycoon who's widely considered the most powerful man in the county
Recent Examples on the Web Kazuo Inamori, a Japanese tycoon and founder of the international Kyoto Prize, whose laureates are honored annually in San Diego, died Aug. 24 at home in Kyoto, Japan. 
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Nearly four years later, Marrocco was indicted in a yearslong federal corruption probe that netted more than 20 people, including several local politicians, an ex-garbage tycoon and a towing titan. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2022 In 1994, media tycoon and former AC Milan football club owner Silvio Berlusconi formed the Forza Italia Party and was elected Prime Minister. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 Those who have been vocal against the invasion, like banking tycoon and former billionaire Oleg Tinkov, have reportedly faced backlash from the state. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 17 June 2022 Andrew’s biggest donor appeared to be Jimmy John Liautaud, the sandwich-making tycoon and a Trump supporter. Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2022 Two other billionaires — Mr. Arnault, the chief executive of LVMH and France’s richest man; and Xavier Niel, the telecommunications tycoon and the partner of Mr. Arnault’s daughter — have both publicly expressed support for Mr. Macron in the past. New York Times, 10 Mar. 2022 Kelcy Warren, the Dallas pipeline tycoon and top donor to Gov. Greg Abbott, is suing Abbott's Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke, over his criticism of the windfall profits that Warren’s company made after the 2021 winter storm. Patrick Svitek, Chron, 7 Mar. 2022 Two of the most impressive and imposing estates on the island, Whitehall and The Breakers, were developed by Flagler—the railroad tycoon who stitched Florida together with train tracks in the late 19th century. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 May 2022 See More
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Nearly four years later, Marrocco was indicted in a yearslong federal corruption probe that netted more than 20 people, including several local politicians, an ex-garbage tycoon and a towing titan. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2022 In 1994, media tycoon and former AC Milan football club owner Silvio Berlusconi formed the Forza Italia Party and was elected Prime Minister. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 Those who have been vocal against the invasion, like banking tycoon and former billionaire Oleg Tinkov, have reportedly faced backlash from the state. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 17 June 2022 Andrew’s biggest donor appeared to be Jimmy John Liautaud, the sandwich-making tycoon and a Trump supporter. Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2022 Two other billionaires — Mr. Arnault, the chief executive of LVMH and France’s richest man; and Xavier Niel, the telecommunications tycoon and the partner of Mr. Arnault’s daughter — have both publicly expressed support for Mr. Macron in the past. New York Times, 10 Mar. 2022 Kelcy Warren, the Dallas pipeline tycoon and top donor to Gov. Greg Abbott, is suing Abbott's Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke, over his criticism of the windfall profits that Warren’s company made after the 2021 winter storm. Patrick Svitek, Chron, 7 Mar. 2022 Two of the most impressive and imposing estates on the island, Whitehall and The Breakers, were developed by Flagler—the railroad tycoon who stitched Florida together with train tracks in the late 19th century. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Japanese taikun
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
tycoon
noun
ty·coon tī-ˈkün
: a very powerful and wealthy business person
tycoon
noun
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field an oil tycoon who's widely considered the most powerful man in the county Synonyms & Similar Words
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- magnate
- mogul
- baron
- king
- czar
- prince
- lord
- star
- captain
- lion
- monarch
- bigwig
- tsar
- tzar
- honcho
- heavyweight
- nabob
- celebrity
- heavy
- personality
- supremo
- Napoleon
- superstar
- notable
- personage
- nawab
- big boy
- big shot
- main man
- biggie
- big gun
- big wheel
- fat cat
- kahuna
- big cheese
- bigfoot
- god
- pooh-bah
- mover and shaker
- demigod
- deity
- figure
- poo-bah
- VIP
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lightweight
- underling
- subordinate
- nobody
- inferior
- nothing
- small-timer
- half-pint
- zero