as in capitalist
a wealthy person
the 19th-century plutocrats who built their enormous summer "cottages" in Newport
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Frank's financial backers included venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Another prominent Trump donor, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, has similarly criticized the bureau’s efforts to oversee financial technology companies.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2025
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Behind the scenes, the information divide between baseball's haves and have-nots looks even larger as the talent divide on the field.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The stadium authority is responsible for several key deals the A’s have in Las Vegas, including their stadium lease, development and non-relocation agreements.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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DeGeneres flipped another Montecito property—a five-bedroom, 10-bathroom compound—in February of last year to mining magnate Robert Friedland for $32 million.—
India Roby and Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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The maid at Bizarre Bazaar magnate Zachary Beck’s estate?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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As seen in photos from Sunday's event, the 53-year-old billionaire handed large checks to residents Ekaterina Diestler and Nicholas Jacobs, the latter of whom is chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans, as ABC News reported.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Conservatives have cast it as a chance for Trump's supporters to back him once again, while Democrats are seeking to channel voter anger over billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading the administration's efforts to slash spending and the size of government.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Plutocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plutocrat. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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