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Billionaire

/ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

Somebody whose wealth is at least one billion (10⁹) currency units..

Example Sentences

Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today.
The ranks of the billionaire class last year grew by just over 200 to nearly 2,770 people. Their wealth skyrocketed by $2.1 trillion — three times faster than the year before — to a total of $15 trillion. In the United States alone, where 816 billionaires reside, the net worth of this group soared by $1.4 trillion.

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What does billionaire mean?

Billionaire means Somebody whose wealth is at least one billion (10⁹) currency units..

What is a synonym for billionaire?

Common synonyms include milliardaire.

What is the opposite of billionaire?

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How do you use billionaire in a sentence?

Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today.

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