Synonyms for

Billionaires

Verb / ˌbɪljʌˈnerz / Another word for billionaires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A billionaire is a person who has a net worth of one billion dollars or more.

Synonyms & similar words

billionaire tycoon magnate plutocrat millionaire billionaire moneybags industrialist baron oligarch bigwig VIP celebrity

Synonyms by register

Formal

magnates tycoons moguls plutocrats

Informal

rich folks moneybags fat cats the super-rich

Literary

titans of industry moneyed elite

Antonyms

poor pauper destitute needy beggar penniless

Common collocations

  • self-made billionaires
  • tech billionaires
  • billionaires club
  • emerging billionaires
  • young billionaires
  • global billionaires
  • female billionaires

Word family

noun billionaire
adjective billionaire

Usage note

The term 'billionaire' refers to individuals with a net worth of at least one billion units of currency. It is a formal term, though commonly used in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The billionaire purchased a private island for himself.
  2. The billionaire's house had a swimming pool and a movie theater.
  3. The billionaire invested in several successful companies.
  4. The billionaire's company went bankrupt.
  5. The billionaire's yacht was bigger than a regular boat.

Quotes

  • I have nothing against rich people. The problem is when they put their billions into their pockets and forget about the rest of humanity.
  • My favorite things in life don't cost any money. It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.
  • I have always been driven to buck the system, to innovate, to take things beyond where they've been.

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