power broker

noun

: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals

Examples of power broker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Isha has been fashioning herself as an industry power broker, this season shining attention on both these designers. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026

The same names, insiders and good ole boy network of consultants, developers and power brokers continue to shape the city’s future. — Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

For Ocasio-Cortez and Schumer, the race will be interpreted through the lens of their relative influence as Democratic Party power brokers. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026

California’s new Anglo power brokers wrangled over who would have the right to vote. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for power broker

• mediocre
• choker
• coker
• croaker
• joker
• ochre
• poker
• smoker
• pawnbroker
• stockbroker