silent partner
noun
1
: a partner who is known to the public but has no voice in the conduct of a firm's business
2
Examples of silent partner in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The future belongs to those who amplify their uniquely human edge while using AI as their silent partner in success.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The silent partners knew the other two had side businesses but were assured those would not distract Harper and Toupin from RAD.
—Justin Wingerter, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
Also Cal, who has gone through several jobs already — baseball coach, construction worker, and silent partner at the restaurant — is now a hands-on partner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Aubrey smartly played on Tai’s obvious temperamental discomfort with being adjacent to bullies Kyle and Scot and offered him an opportunity to join up with her, Cydney, and Aubry’s silent partner, Joe Del Campo.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for silent partner
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The silent partners knew the other two had side businesses but were assured those would not distract Harper and Toupin from RAD.
—Justin Wingerter, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
Also Cal, who has gone through several jobs already — baseball coach, construction worker, and silent partner at the restaurant — is now a hands-on partner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Aubrey smartly played on Tai’s obvious temperamental discomfort with being adjacent to bullies Kyle and Scot and offered him an opportunity to join up with her, Cydney, and Aubry’s silent partner, Joe Del Campo.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for silent partner
Cite this Entry
“Silent partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent%20partner. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share