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Recent Examples of businessperson
Sun Country Airlines announced the appointment of Twin Cities businessperson Wendy Schoppert to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1.
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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
In short, the converted technician is a craftsperson first and a businessperson second—and that imbalance often becomes fatal.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For a rich businessperson, Frank has some questionable hobbies.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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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
In short, the converted technician is a craftsperson first and a businessperson second—and that imbalance often becomes fatal.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 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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Three years after the Peltz Beckham's 2022 wedding at Peltz's Palm Beach, Florida estate, the businessman officiated the couple's vow renewal ceremony.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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WIth 52% of the vote in, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is in first with 31%, followed by close second businessman Kendall Qualls at 27%.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brentwood tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, who describes himself as a lifelong Democrat, said the city is on a downward trajectory and needs stronger management.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those filings include Asaad Alnajjar, an engineering manager with the City of Los Angeles; Tish Hyman, a musician and entrepreneur; and Juanita Lopez, a political scientist — among candidates from a wide range of professional and civic backgrounds.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In Season 2, Pine is drawn into a deadly Colombian drama involving a new ruthless arms dealer posing as a humanitarian, Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), and Roxana (Camila Morrone), an American businesswoman.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Speaking to Attitude, the media personality and businesswoman said discussions are still in the early stages but confirmed that the idea has been floated more than once.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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Most of the outfitter’s locations will remain open while the company looks for a buyer.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The two first met years ago when Kogi was the buyer for United Arrows & Sons, the menswear arm of Japan’s United Arrows department store.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The week-long festival was created and hosted by Marcus Samuelsson, the chef behind Red Rooster on Lenox Avenue, and culinary event marketer Herb Karlitz.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Clayton Johnson, a hospitality industry marketer, recalls one client who strategically created Wi-Fi dead zones throughout the resort to force guests into the lobby and restaurant areas where connectivity was strong.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The brand isn’t the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy so far this year.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The understated, sporty look was designed by the retailer Zara, per Vogue.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The head of one Chinese marketing company said its virtual bots consistently outperform human sellers.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chances are, the club will look to continue its newfound strategy of being good sellers.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Regarding a condominium unit, a purchaser will purchase a piece of real estate in a condominium building that has been subdivided pursuant to the Condominium Act.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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If consumers act as both judge and purchaser, incentives shift, and utilization could rise in ways that drive up overall spending.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Businessperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businessperson. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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