strategist

noun

strat·​e·​gist ˈstra-tə-jist How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: a person skilled in strategy

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Ole Hansen, a commodities strategist at Saxo Bank, noted that stocks had now fallen roughly 90 million barrels from their recent high. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Now serving as 10 Petal's strategist, Beth accompanies Beulah to Dallas to secure a licensing deal with Frontier Hospitality Group — an opportunity Beth had originally envisioned for Dutton Ranch before foot-and-mouth disease wiped out their herd. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Here's one developed by Angela Betancourt, a communications strategist who flies at least twice monthly with her toddler. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026 Bob Shrum, a longtime Democratic strategist and director of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, said Democrats stand to perform even better in November based on historical trends that show much larger Democratic turnout in general elections. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for strategist

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1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strategist was in 1821

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“Strategist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategist. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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strategist

noun
strat·​e·​gist ˈstrat-ə-jəst How to pronounce strategist (audio)
: one skilled in strategy

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