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Definition
Tycoon; a highly successful, wealthy, and influential businessperson.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly dramatic or journalistic flair, often used to describe someone with immense influence in a specific sector. It frequently appears in news headlines or gossip columns to emphasize the person's status and wealth. Unlike more neutral terms for business people, it implies a level of power that commands public attention.
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He is a real estate tycoon and very wealthy.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a regular business owner or a manager, as it implies a level of wealth and industry-wide dominance that most people do not possess. It is reserved for the elite.
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Grammar guides
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