mover and shaker
noun
plural movers and shakers
: a person who is active or influential in some field of endeavor
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Variety named Kylie Kelce as part of its 2025 class of New Leaders, recognizing movers and shakers in the industry figures under 40.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The original space was built as a mountain getaway in the Hollywood Hills, then turned into the exclusive 400 Club, a private dining spot for the movers and shakers of the film industry.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Fashion Hub also offered a space for designers to network with the public and fashion industry movers and shakers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Now culinary movers and shakers place fresh cranberries in more prominent roles.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The original space was built as a mountain getaway in the Hollywood Hills, then turned into the exclusive 400 Club, a private dining spot for the movers and shakers of the film industry.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Fashion Hub also offered a space for designers to network with the public and fashion industry movers and shakers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Now culinary movers and shakers place fresh cranberries in more prominent roles.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Mover and shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover%20and%20shaker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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