as in capitalist
a wealthy person
the 19th-century plutocrats who built their enormous summer "cottages" in Newport
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From building long-term relationships to showcasing real traction, founders must take intentional steps to align with what venture capitalists are truly looking for.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025 -
By early November, the companies had become household names, and soon after venture capitalists invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the hopes that prediction markets would grow into major businesses.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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In the newest from the author of These Violent Delights, two virtual nations are embroiled in a war between haves and have-nots.—
Rebecca Dazenbaker,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Medicaid requirements yield a long-term care industry of haves and have-nots, according to Wettstein and others.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Effectively Building Brand Recognition with Purpose and Preparation Diane Primo, CEO, marketing magnate, and communication innovator, served as the keynote speaker.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Hefty Payroll Money is no object to Mets owner Steve Cohen, who made a fortune as a hedge fund magnate before buying the ballclub five years ago.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Led by billionaire Koo Kwang-mo, the conglomerate last March revealed a 100 trillion won ($74 billion) five-year investment plan in South Korea’s future technologies, including AI, biotech and cleantech.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Private spaceflight is transforming from joy rides for billionaires into a gateway for nations to establish their space presence, one expert says, as the latest Axiom Space mission returned to Earth on Tuesday.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Plutocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plutocrat. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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