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titans

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈtaɪtənz// UK //tˈaɪtənz// ti·tans

n. people or companies that are extremely powerful, successful, or important in their field. You use this word to describe leaders who have a huge influence on the world.

n. individuals or organizations of exceptional importance, power, or influence within a specific sphere. Often used metaphorically in business, technology, or creative industries to denote dominant figures.


SIMPLE

The two tech titans met to discuss a new partnership.

CONTEXTUAL

In the early twentieth century, steel and rail titans controlled much of the nation's industrial infrastructure.

COMPLEX

The merger between these two industry titans could fundamentally reshape the global market, potentially stifling competition from smaller, more innovative startups.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural form when referring to a group of powerful entities in an industry.

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