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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Building in public Some Gen Z entrepreneurs have an advantage when trying to connect with their own demographic.

— Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
But over the course of the past decade, an influx of entrepreneurs plus a comprehensive plan led by the city and REV Birmingham, a nonprofit focused on revitalization and economic development, has brought the center back to life.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrepreneurs

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The price on Trace reflects the retail price minus what is received from the rental or sale created — with users still buying products new from retailers.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
An oil shortage continues to bedevil crude sellers, who typically pass along higher costs to retailers and, in turn, drivers at the pump.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of retailers

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The new Fashionphile report is loaded with data on the platform’s sellers in 2026, and also offers insight into the year’s generational, geographical and style trends.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Dozens of medical professionals have openly promoted access to retatrutide, and some sellers have been aided by an independent, blue-chip certification that gives them the appearance of legitimacy and the ability to advertise it on social media.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sellers

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Under that unique arrangement between the league, team and venue, the Jaguars are responsible for game day staffing, vendors, operations, ticketing, concessions and more.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Others have taken to buying from black-market street vendors.

— Matt Gutman, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of vendors

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