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magnificent seven

(colloquial, UK) Seven large private cemeteries established in London in the 19th century.

mæɡˈnɪfəsənt ˈsɛvənDocumented since 1960s1960sBoomerhistoricalCurrent183 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(colloquial, UK) Seven large private cemeteries established in London in the 19th century.

The “magnificent seven” now account for 29% of the market value of the S&P 500, and a whopping 61% of the NASDAQ 100, up from 20% and 53%, respectively, at the start of the year.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(business, colloquial) Seven Big Tech companies or their stock: Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta and Microsoft.

The “magnificent seven” now account for 29% of the market value of the S&P 500, and a whopping 61% of the NASDAQ 100, up from 20% and 53%, respectively, at the start of the year.
Origin: After the 1960 Western film The Magnificent Seven, itself based on Seven Samurai (1954). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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