BUSINESSPERSONS Synonyms: 58 Similar Words

businesspeople

noun

variants or business people also businesspersons or business persons

Definition of businesspeople

plural of businessperson

as in businessmen

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But the feedback from entrepreneurs using Meta’s new tool, also opened Shih’s eyes to the real–and potentially negative–impact AI could have.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Rudy Mawer says the South Beach property will be developed as a media production campus for entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes, celebrities, and brands.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of entrepreneurs

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The executive also noted that the low costs associated with running Roku OS have helped the company win over TV OEMs and retailers.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Taylor Farms has recalled shredded lettuce processed in central Mexico that was shipped to restaurants, food services and retailers in 27 states.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of retailers

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Demand for the drug is already so intense some people have turned to an online black market, facilitated through WhatsApp or other websites, to buy what sellers say is retatrutide from Chinese labs, the New York Times reported.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Builders are increasingly paying for permanent mortgage-rate buydowns that can lower buyers' mortgage rates by about a percentage point — an incentive that's difficult for most individual home sellers to replicate.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of sellers

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In the summer months, the Marché du Cap Ferret is open daily, with wine stands and produce vendors inside the covered hall (Chez Cocotte is a must-visit) and stalls outside sporting jewelry and clothing.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
In addition to hiring private security and coordinating with police, organizer Venessa McGhee said regular attendees and vendors frequently step in to de-escalate problems.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Definition of vendors

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