as in millionaire
a rich person who has at least a billion dollars, pounds, etc.
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Recent Examples of billionaire
Justice Neil Gorsuch did not participate in the decision due to past ties to a billionaire oil investor who could benefit from the project.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
In a round of exit interviews this week, Musk has sounded all the predictable notes of a naïve billionaire businessman mugged by Washington’s political reality.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul who had a near-constant presence in the tumultuous early weeks of President Donald Trump’s second-term administration, is stepping down from his official senior adviser role at the White House.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 May 2025
While the list includes 156 billionaires — a drop from 165 last year — the King is not among them.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
In a round of exit interviews this week, Musk has sounded all the predictable notes of a naïve billionaire businessman mugged by Washington’s political reality.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul who had a near-constant presence in the tumultuous early weeks of President Donald Trump’s second-term administration, is stepping down from his official senior adviser role at the White House.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 May 2025
While the list includes 156 billionaires — a drop from 165 last year — the King is not among them.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for billionaire
Noun
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But America’s surge in millionaires isn’t just because of inflation.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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This would make taxes more fair for millionaires, who stand to reap huge benefits under the federal budget proposal, while preventing state residents from losing vital health care.—
Chris Hoene,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Some multimillionaires are feeling skittish with all this uncertainty, sure, but others aren’t.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
7 May 2025
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That idea is supported by multibillionaire Trump adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is now scaling back his role directing deep cost cuts across the federal government.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC news,
12 May 2025
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Notable signatories include multibillionaires Elon Musk and Larry Ellison.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Billionaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billionaire. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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