dealmaker
noun
deal·mak·er
ˈdēl-ˌmā-kər 
plural dealmakers
: someone who is given to or skilled in negotiating deals or agreements : one who makes deals
Her reputation as a hard-driving dealmaker was known to heads of state and corporate CEOs all over the world.—
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.
Johnnie L. Roberts et al.He's a dealmaker, a power broker, a convener of interests—in short, the living definition of the career politician …—Douglas Foster
Douglas Foster
Examples of dealmaker in a Sentence
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Now, however, legalization of any sort is anathema to Republicans; Trump radicalized the Party on the issue and drove more moderate dealmakers into retirement or hiding.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2023
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2023
His prior position leading startup incubator Y Combinator helped Altman become one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent dealmakers, investing in dozens of startups and acting as a broker between entrepreneurs and the world’s biggest companies.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
Importantly, these dealmakers are standing out by delivering returns amidst the ongoing frozen IPO market.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, dealmakers like Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Mitt Romney, R-Utah, are retiring.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2023
Carol Lombardini In May, the AMPTP’s low-key president, a veteran dealmaker, was feared as a smooth, no-nonsense operator who knew how to play labor groups off each other to give as little ground as possible in pattern bargaining.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
The writers will have the opportunity to explore their stories and characters alongside A-list mentors and influential dealmakers from major studios, platforms, producers and agents.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Oct. 2023
Manchin, Senate Democrats' most conservative member, emerged as a key dealmaker with President Joe Biden while their party held a 50-seat majority in the chamber.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2023
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2023
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2023
His prior position leading startup incubator Y Combinator helped Altman become one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent dealmakers, investing in dozens of startups and acting as a broker between entrepreneurs and the world’s biggest companies.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
Importantly, these dealmakers are standing out by delivering returns amidst the ongoing frozen IPO market.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, dealmakers like Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Mitt Romney, R-Utah, are retiring.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2023
Carol Lombardini In May, the AMPTP’s low-key president, a veteran dealmaker, was feared as a smooth, no-nonsense operator who knew how to play labor groups off each other to give as little ground as possible in pattern bargaining.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
The writers will have the opportunity to explore their stories and characters alongside A-list mentors and influential dealmakers from major studios, platforms, producers and agents.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Oct. 2023
Manchin, Senate Democrats' most conservative member, emerged as a key dealmaker with President Joe Biden while their party held a 50-seat majority in the chamber.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dealmaker
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
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