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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

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Presley Gerber, the model son of Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of businessman

Noun

The pastor’s warning haunts the book, as, over the course of nearly 80 years, the Baeks move countries, have children, and become entrepreneurs, all while enduring brutal discrimination.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The film is backed by India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and British-South African entrepreneur Richard Murray.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrepreneur

Noun

Hobson, a high-profile Black businesswoman who inspired Vanessa Williams’ role as Courtney Paige in The Good Wife, is the co-CEO of asset management firm Ariel Investments.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary.

— Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of businesswoman

Noun

Depending on the company, that person might be a content marketer, product marketer, senior writer or communications lead.

— Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The digital content marketer, who describes himself as a pacifist, says this was his second attempt at emigrating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of marketer

Noun

Its board was drawn from the same captains of industry—bankers, retailers, insurance men—who would have occupied such positions in any similar synagogue.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Restaurants and retailers may receive most payments at checkout, while contractors, consultants, startups, and professional-service firms may rely more heavily on invoices.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

Fashion specialists tried to add more ways to transact, giving sellers more checks and balances and adding delivery and payment methods to help buyers feel safe.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Under the federal law, people must be 21 to purchase a handgun from a licensed federal firearms dealer, though 18- to 20-year-olds can buy handguns from private sellers.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

Its Amazon reviews are just as positive, with just a few purchaser complaining about its weight.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
As the largest institutional purchaser of firearms in the United States, governments have tremendous power to shape the market.

— Kris Brown, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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