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businessperson

noun

Definition of businessperson

as in businessman

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Recent Examples of businessperson Milan, the fashion capital of Europe, is also centrally located for businesspersons or travelers. — Vinod Sreeharsha february 24, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 Novartis ' Vas Narasimhan is the rare CEO who is a doctor, a spokesperson for public health, and a real businessperson who understands cash flow. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for businessperson

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Noun

But Cepeda lost to right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by the narrowest margin in Colombian election history.

— Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
His main opponents are businessman Kendall Qualls, who has the support of the state Republican Party, and Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the Minnesota House.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of businessman

Noun

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

Noun

In Pompeii, there are Avianius, a teenager apprenticed to a blacksmith, and Julia Felix, a rare female businesswoman who runs a kind of spa cum entertainment center for the well-to-do.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
That includes a stunning gold and jeweled necklace discovered on the remains of an adult woman presumed to be Julia Felix, excavated next to the Shrine of Isis at the prosperous businesswoman's sprawling estate.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of businesswoman

Noun

The brand equity that shop spent decades building is precisely the asset the buyer paid for, so painting over it would be lighting money on fire.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
In private aviation, a charter client, aircraft buyer and family office advisor all need different guidance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of buyer

Noun

Nancy Trautz-Awot, horticulturist at Burpee, a nursery and online retailer selling flowers, vegetables, fruits, and tree plants and seeds, as well as gardening accessories.

— Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Expect other big-box retailers with long browse times — home goods, sporting goods, warehouse clubs — to test similar rooms, particularly ones tied to a membership tier.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

Venezuela is also the largest purchaser of Chinese military equipment in Latin America.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
World Liberty is embroiled in litigation with Justin Sun, a crypto investor who was a major early purchaser of WLFI tokens, over his allegations that World Liberty has quietly prevented him from selling his tokens.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026

Definition of purchaser

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