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Patrick Dumont, who owns the Dallas Mavericks and is the son-in-law of major Trump donor Miriam Adelson; billionaire businessperson Diane Hendricks, another major Trump donor; and investment banker Ken Moelis, a former banker for Trump, are also recent additions to the LA28 board of directors.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 21 Nov. 2025
Sun Country Airlines announced the appointment of Twin Cities businessperson Wendy Schoppert to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
There were grumblings about the group’s plans to develop a hotel on the Peconic Bay Vineyards in Cutchogue, on the North Fork, but Stacey was also named Northforker’s 2021 businessperson of the year.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2025
For a rich businessperson, Frank has some questionable hobbies.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 21 Nov. 2025
Sun Country Airlines announced the appointment of Twin Cities businessperson Wendy Schoppert to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
There were grumblings about the group’s plans to develop a hotel on the Peconic Bay Vineyards in Cutchogue, on the North Fork, but Stacey was also named Northforker’s 2021 businessperson of the year.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2025
For a rich businessperson, Frank has some questionable hobbies.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for businessperson
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In the 1980s, an Austrian businessman fell in love with Krating Daeng, a bottled drink adored in Thailand for helping workers stay alert.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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This evidence places her in the crosshairs of a powerful network, including corrupt banker Freya Myers (Michaela Watkins), an unnamed assassin played by Stephen Moyer, and a shady businessman who happens to be her old man.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Multiple entrepreneurs have attempted to launch heli-skiing businesses in California over the years.—
Brent Rose,
Outside,
28 Feb. 2026
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Other top donors include Legacy Medical Consultants CEO Jonathan Knutz, entrepreneur Paul McLaren from Plano, Midland Chamber of Commerce consultant Douglas Scharbauer and Gary Heavin, the co-founder of the women’s gym Curves.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
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His sister, businesswoman Jody Allen, is his estate’s trustee and executor.—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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As a businesswoman, Krystiana has partnered with Ronald McDonald House and leading brands like Verizon, Walmart, Nordstrom, Shark/Ninja and Lemme.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Under the current system, dealers are required to first clear the sale by submitting the buyer's name to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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Redfin, in another analysis, reports that the average age of a first-time buyer fell last year, an indicator of a market that is opening up to younger adults.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Miranda, a freelance journalist and marketer from Pilsen, arrived in the city about a week ago with friends and family to celebrate the first anniversary of his back surgery.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Consumers get to pick which one – buy from a marketer on the open market, or do nothing.—
Noah Dormady,
The Conversation,
18 Feb. 2026
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nvidia is the dominant seller of accelerator chips, processors designed to handle the huge amounts of data needed to create artificial intelligence models.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Side sleepers with chronic neck pain swear by the Osteo Cervical Pillow, which by no coincidence, is an Amazon best-seller.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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As of Wednesday, firearms dealers are required under state law to use scanners that pull the prospective purchaser’s name, date of birth and other details from the card’s magnetic strip, which the new design lacks — except if they are authorized otherwise.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The home was assessed at $132,000, and the purchaser subsequently sold it for $115,000.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Businessperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businessperson. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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