baron

noun

ˈber-ən How to pronounce baron (audio)
Definition of baronnext
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field a media baron who owns newspapers, television and radio stations, and even several cable networks

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Recent Examples of baron In 1921, an English baron worried that future wars would be fought by someone in an office pushing a button. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026 In that one, Klaus Kinski’s rubber baron attempted to drag a boat over a mountain. — Film Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 So far, though, there’s little sign of job displacement on the scale that the two tech barons predicted. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The camp, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer, was built on land formerly owned by Isaac Staples, a prominent 19th-century Stillwater lumber baron and industrialist. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baron
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  1. magnate
  2. tycoon
  3. king
Noun
  • The company was founded by the late industrial magnate Miguel Facussé, whose daughter Pérez later married.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At some point in the last few days, Henry (Hudson Williams), the spoiled 22-year-old scion of a fish processing magnate, has disappeared from his giant mansion perched at the edge of a Canadian island.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnate
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  • Its mix of escapist fantasy and emotional substance has never felt more dialed in, nor the political relevance of staggering income inequality and meddlesome tycoons more pronounced.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, whose plans to launch satellite communications and dominance over the Indian telecom market have drawn the ire of Elon Musk last week, has a more pressing worry.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tycoon
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  • Crowning yourself king of the hyper-SUV world requires more than just a legendary badge.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The coast could be particularly hammered if the exceptionally high king tides coincide with strong winter storms.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
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