Word
mogul
US/ˈmoʊɡəɫ/
UK/mˈəʊɡəl/
Definition
n. a very powerful and successful person in a specific industry, like movies or technology. These people usually have a lot of money and influence.
n. an influential or powerful person in a specific industry, typically possessing significant wealth and control. Often used in business journalism to describe media or tech leaders.
Examples
“The media mogul owns several major newspapers.”
“After decades of building his empire, the real estate mogul decided to retire and focus on charity work.”
“The rise of digital streaming has challenged the traditional power of the Hollywood mogul, shifting influence toward tech companies that control the distribution platforms.”
Examples
simple
“The media mogul owns several major newspapers.”
contextual
“After decades of building his empire, the real estate mogul decided to retire and focus on charity work.”
complex
“The rise of digital streaming has challenged the traditional power of the Hollywood mogul, shifting influence toward tech companies that control the distribution platforms.”
Usage
Frequently paired with a specific industry as a modifier, such as 'media mogul', 'tech mogul', or 'fashion mogul'.
Real-World Examples
“Todd Boehly became the public face of the winning bid, convincing the US sports mogul Mark Walter and the Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss to join as 12.8% minority investors.” “In mid-century, William Shockley was a proto-tech mogul “who went completely off the rails”.” Scan code
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