businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman 
-nəz-,
-mən
: a man who transacts business
especially
: a business executive
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I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Now, with the Pinterest borghetto, the businessman is catering to somebody else’s needs.
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That historic property, perched on a private peninsula in Pollensa, was acquired by Norwegian billionaire Ivar Tollefsen and was previously owned by British businessman James Lupton.
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One Mayor Refused To Live in Gracie Mansion American businessman Michael Bloomberg served as mayor of New York City for three terms, but refused to live at Gracie Mansion for the entirety of his time in office.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Now, with the Pinterest borghetto, the businessman is catering to somebody else’s needs.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
That historic property, perched on a private peninsula in Pollensa, was acquired by Norwegian billionaire Ivar Tollefsen and was previously owned by British businessman James Lupton.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
One Mayor Refused To Live in Gracie Mansion American businessman Michael Bloomberg served as mayor of New York City for three terms, but refused to live at Gracie Mansion for the entirety of his time in office.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman
-nəz-ˌman
: a man in business especially as an owner or manager
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