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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

Once part of the enormous Maxwell Land Grant, the property passed through a succession of owners before the late Ted Turner (the American businessman and television producer) purchased it in 1996.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
But the Canadian businessman and Shark Tank investor isn’t one to pass up financial savings—no matter how small, writes Fortune’s Preston Fore.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of businessman

Noun

In 2005, Trevor sold the brand to fashion entrepreneur Kevin Stanford, who oversaw a major expansion.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Digital Brand Architects has signed prominent lifestyle creators Shannon Hart and Mya’Danielle Smith as part of its ongoing effort to partner with female entrepreneurs who have influential voices and a desire to build businesses.

— William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrepreneur

Noun

Parton was an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman and philanthropist whose influence reached far beyond the stage.

— Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The iconic country music star, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist had been a co-owner of Dollywood since its opening day more than 40 years ago.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of businesswoman

Noun

The veteran buyer and merchandising chief, who joined retail giant Boyner last year to develop the Communité concept after a long career at Beyman, was weaned on luxury but had a field day scouting new brands, about 60 percent of them new to Turkey.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Buyers who rolled that old debt into a new-car loan are projected to pay $16,270 in interest over the life of it — nearly $6,500 more than the average new-car buyer.

— Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of buyer

Noun

Philip Neumann, a performance marketer with the company, walked one attendee through the results.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Sean Conway, a 41-year-old direct marketer in North Shore, Massachusetts, said his kids’ soccer practice might either be postponed or canceled due to extreme temperatures, for example.

— Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of marketer

Noun

That’s what led him to his job as CEO of Bloomingdale’s in 2023, after spending years leading retailers abroad, first at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, then at Central Group in Bangkok.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Unlike many of the restaurants and retailers in the area, nothing about the restaurant looks particularly polished – and that’s part of the appeal.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

In return, the seller receives an upfront payment known as a premium.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
In 2019, Amazon quietly changed its auction rules to include an undisclosed surcharge that would have to be paid by the online brands and sellers advertising on the platform.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

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
If two reports carry the same meaning, are held to the same standard and are described in the same language, then a careful purchaser would be almost irresponsible not to choose the cheaper one.

— Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of purchaser

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