stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
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True, lasting value is no longer created independently—but co-created across networks of diverse stakeholders.
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Edyta Pacuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After more than a year of negotiations with the mayor’s office, the governor’s office, the City Council, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver Water and other stakeholders, the franchise has enough confidence to make its aspirations public.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Brady, who became a minority stakeholder in the Las Vegas Raiders after retiring as a player in 2023, is entering Year 2 of his stint as Fox’s top NFL analyst.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Edyta Pacuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After more than a year of negotiations with the mayor’s office, the governor’s office, the City Council, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver Water and other stakeholders, the franchise has enough confidence to make its aspirations public.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Brady, who became a minority stakeholder in the Las Vegas Raiders after retiring as a player in 2023, is entering Year 2 of his stint as Fox’s top NFL analyst.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking
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