strategist

noun

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

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Deja Foxx, a Gen Z social media strategist, came in a distant second, closely trailed by former state Rep. Daniel Hernandez. Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025 The outcome could carry significant implications for the Democratic Party nationally, as party strategists and observers look to New York as a bellwether for the traction of progressive versus moderate agendas in urban contests. Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025 At every turn, these student entrepreneurs have been guided by experienced leaders—from media executives and serial founders to healthcare innovators and digital strategists. Margot MacHol Bisnow, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 So far, around 50 S&P 500 companies have reported earnings results, and 88% have beat analysts’ estimates, says Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Investment Management. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 July 2025 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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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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