empire

noun

ˈem-ˌpī(-ə)r How to pronounce empire (audio)
Definition of empirenext
as in conglomerate
a group of businesses or enterprises under one control the media mogul's empire consists of newspapers, TV stations, and cable companies

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Recent Examples of empire And Wynn, developer of a luxury casino empire, is facing a possible charge of over $183,000 for his place in the city. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Paramount+ released the new footage (below), which shows Manfredi struggling in the wake of losing his crime empire. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 This black maxi has a flattering empire waist and includes pockets. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026 Istanbul, city of empires The city now known as Istanbul has been at the heart of empires, from the Roman to the Byzantine to the Ottoman, and their legacies can be found throughout the Turkish metropolis. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for empire
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conglomerate
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  • The acquisition greatly expanded Sunkyong’s energy business and helped establish it as one of the country’s largest conglomerates.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the end, Ellison picked the name of his original film production company, Skydance Media, to encompass everything that is getting stuffed into the new conglomerate.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conglomerate

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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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