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businessman

noun

Definition of businessman

as in entrepreneur

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Recent Examples of businessman Still untitled, the documentary follows Panamanian Jaime Alemán, a lawyer, diplomat, businessman and one of the world’s most accomplished travelers. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 July 2026 Some of the points on Shtilerman’s résumé, in particular his ties to Russia, would be enough to tank the career of another Ukrainian businessman. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Strada’s website characterizes the candidate as a successful businessman. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 The couple divorced when Jenner was 7, and a few years later MJ found love with businessman Harry Shannon. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for businessman

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The relationship began several months after Sweeney ended her engagement to longtime partner Jonathan Davino, while Braun had been divorced from entrepreneur Yael Cohen since 2022.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
The aspiring Olympian became an entrepreneur, launching her luxury tea company, Cup of Té, which has twice landed on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of entrepreneur

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Card authorizations clear within minutes, Pastore said, and the company mines that stream continuously to track consumer spending for economists, banks and merchants.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
His parents were Taishanese immigrants from Guangdong, China, who worked as merchants in San Francisco’s Chinatown before moving back to China.

— Claire Ke, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of merchant

Noun

But Pick is on offense, with a sky-high stock to play with and a mandate to protect the firm’s reputation as Wall Street’s shrewdest buyer.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
Those who can afford to buy at current mortgage rates or pay all cash are likely to encounter buyer-friendly trends in many markets.

— Alex Veiga, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of buyer

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