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Every player in the civic value chain is essential to making an economy and democracy strong—the policymaker, the activist, the creative, the educator, the healthcare worker, the public sector employee, and, yes, the businessperson, the entrepreneur, and the supplier of capital.
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Lule Demmissie, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On top of that, and as any businessperson and/or investor is aware of, the geo-political and economic landscape continues to become more volatile and complicated.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: Washington, a businessperson who frequently attended shows at Jefferson Street clubs, has earned recognition from well outside Nashville for his work.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Blockbuster’s demise should be front of mind for every businessperson in the media and entertainment industry.
—Arvin Patel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lule Demmissie, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On top of that, and as any businessperson and/or investor is aware of, the geo-political and economic landscape continues to become more volatile and complicated.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: Washington, a businessperson who frequently attended shows at Jefferson Street clubs, has earned recognition from well outside Nashville for his work.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Blockbuster’s demise should be front of mind for every businessperson in the media and entertainment industry.
—Arvin Patel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for businessperson
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Palace’s four general partners — Textor, chairman Steve Parish, fellow American businessmen David Blitzer and Josh Harris — each have a 25 per cent say in the running of the club with Parish effectively being the executive chairman and ultimate decision maker.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The Phoenician Scheme: Plot, Cast, Run Time Directed by Wes Anderson (Asteroid City, The Royal Tenenbaums), The Phoenician Scheme follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy businessman looking to start a new enterprise with his estranged daughter Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton).—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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From startups to billion-dollar brands, entrepreneurs often face moments when no amount of data can provide the answer.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Alexis Ohanian, entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit, shared a video of himself as a child with his late mother on X in June.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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When Fey's Kate — a Type A, single businesswoman — hires working-class Angie (Poehler) as her surrogate, the two opposite personalities struggle over preparing for the birth and wind up forging an unlikely and heartwarming bond along the way.—
Sophie Dodd,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Learning to advocate for herself, and say no when necessary, revived her sense of agency as both an artist and businesswoman.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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For any prospective buyer, the land is too small to legally build on, but bidding starts at $3,750.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Following the news, a source told PEOPLE that Hailey didn't even have to look for a buyer.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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However, CEOs and marketers will hate the idea of their product not being the star of the show.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Fox saw the bulk of its growth from consumer-products giants, pharmaceutical marketers and financial-services firms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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On one hand, plunging sales and growing inventory is putting downward pressure on prices, forcing many sellers to offer reductions to attract reluctant buyers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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While Rumours may never be replaced as Fleetwood Mac’s top seller, that blockbuster could soon be joined by another popular beauty in diamond territory.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Businessperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businessperson. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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