BUSINESSPERSONS Synonyms: 58 Similar Words

businesspeople

noun

variants or business people also businesspersons or business persons

plural of businessperson

as in businessmen

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Doster is one of many entrepreneurs who have learned the value of participating in pitch competitions and sharing your business idea with potential investors, funders or collaborators.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
In Colorado, which didn’t become a state until 1876, there was little public money for infrastructure, and entrepreneurs could pay a few dollars to the local government for the right to build a toll road.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrepreneurs

Noun

The field sales company, which works with retailers including Sephora and Ulta Beauty, surveyed 400 members of its field team on the state of beauty shoppers today.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Companies across the economy—Ford and General Motors, big-box retailers, manufacturers, and defense contractors—are competing for workers who will take years to develop.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of retailers

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Critics say these laws usually don’t go far enough, and can even provide more protection to the kratom manufacturers and sellers than consumers.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Both buyers and sellers remain trapped in a wait and see stance, further dragging on a US housing market that has been stagnant for nearly four years.

— , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sellers

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The free event will also include local art vendors, live music and eco-friendly family activities.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
The free celebration will include professional skateboard demonstrations, food, music, vendors, giveaways and a kids zone with bounce houses and activities.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of vendors

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