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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From cable television magnates to fashion moguls to casino bosses, these billionaires have passed away since the 2024 Forbes list.—
Roy Canivel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The tech magnate’s swipe at Navarro comes after a report that indicated Trump told his inner circle that Musk will be stepping back from his role in the government in the coming weeks.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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Howery, who still needs the US Senate to confirm his position as ambassador to Denmark, is reportedly a long-time friend of billionaire Elon Musk and formerly founded a venture capital firm with Thiel.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump changes tune as his billionaire supporters push back against tariffs While markets surged after Trump's pause announcement, uncertainty continues over what happens next.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Plutocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plutocrat. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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