as in millionaire
a rich person who has at least a billion dollars, pounds, etc.
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Recent Examples of billionaire
But the lawsuit is about much more than a couple billionaires’ big egos.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Markets more broadly have enjoyed a bullish April, with the S&P 500 enjoying a nearly 9% gain, but Bitcoin investors may have gotten an extra boost thanks to billionaire Michael Saylor.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Michael's financial advisor, investment billionaire Ron Burkle, bought the King of Pop's former home in 2020 for $22 million.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The billionaire’s absence from the high-profile race has left open questions about a late-cycle entrant garnering his support.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Markets more broadly have enjoyed a bullish April, with the S&P 500 enjoying a nearly 9% gain, but Bitcoin investors may have gotten an extra boost thanks to billionaire Michael Saylor.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Michael's financial advisor, investment billionaire Ron Burkle, bought the King of Pop's former home in 2020 for $22 million.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The billionaire’s absence from the high-profile race has left open questions about a late-cycle entrant garnering his support.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for billionaire
Noun
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According to the latest Federal Reserve data, the United States has more millionaires than ever.—
Matthew Lynn,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Following the news of Ernie’s death, a photo of the late millionaire’s hunting collection in his home was released.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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In 1998, Democratic multimillionaire Al Checchi who had been the co-chair of Northwest Airlines spent $40 million of his wealth on an unsuccessful run for governor, also a record at the time.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jimmy Lai was a multimillionaire, on his way to becoming a billionaire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Greth, a multibillionaire, is the daughter of the late oil and gas mogul Autry Stephens.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday the Sobrato Organization, led by 86-year-old multibillionaire John Sobrato, held a celebration for the opening of The Millton, a 120-unit project in Redwood City.—
J.K. Dineen,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Billionaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billionaire. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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