Thesaurus results for BUSINESSMAN

businessman

noun

Definition of businessman

as in entrepreneur

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Recent Examples of businessman Ye-ji embeds herself deeper and deeper into their lives, leading her and her wealthy businessman husband, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), to develop a tenuous bond with them. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for United States Senate in Texas and businessman Mark Cuban will visit Fort Worth on Saturday to discuss plans to lower the price of medication. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Bodini’s father, businessman Daniele Bodini, purchased the property in 1982. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 While Parton went on to become a country music singer, Dean became a businessman. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for businessman

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In 2005, Trevor sold the brand to fashion entrepreneur Kevin Stanford, who oversaw a major expansion.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Digital Brand Architects has signed prominent lifestyle creators Shannon Hart and Mya’Danielle Smith as part of its ongoing effort to partner with female entrepreneurs who have influential voices and a desire to build businesses.

— William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrepreneur

Noun

Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Mass merchants aren’t the only retailers putting more investment in same-day delivery.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of merchant

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The Pomors were seafaring Russian hunters and traders who’d travelled to Svalbard from the White Sea between the 16th and 18th centuries to hunt Arctic wildlife.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The trend kicked off a rush among investors, particularly mom-and-pop traders, to identify potential investments before they were announced, as the correct pick all but guaranteed at least an initial surge and pointed to longer-term upside.

— Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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