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
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From the dealmakers in the Polo Lounge to the celebs hiding away in the spacious bungalows, all manner of tastemakers and wannabes have stopped by the Pink Palace at some time or another.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
There is no doubting the collective clout of Zuffa’s powerbrokers, who are amongst the most formidable dealmakers operating in world sport, so while this may be a new frontier, they will not be fazed.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
In the Senate, Britt has been building a different reputation — as a bipartisan dealmaker.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump is a New York real-estate developer and a dealmaker and therefore the United States is.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
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Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
There is no doubting the collective clout of Zuffa’s powerbrokers, who are amongst the most formidable dealmakers operating in world sport, so while this may be a new frontier, they will not be fazed.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
In the Senate, Britt has been building a different reputation — as a bipartisan dealmaker.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump is a New York real-estate developer and a dealmaker and therefore the United States is.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dealmaker
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“Dealmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaker. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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